August 6, 2026

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Senegal’s parliament set for high-stakes session with 11 key bills

Senegal’s parliament set for high-stakes session with 11 key bills

Senegal's parliament set for high-stakes session with 11 key bills

Lawmakers are set to tackle two private member’s bills, three government bills, and six requests for parliamentary inquiry commissions in a landmark legislative session.

The National Assembly resumes its work on Monday at 10:00 AM, marking the start of a pivotal extraordinary session for the 2026-2027 legislative year. With eleven major legislative items on the agenda, including sensitive reforms and new inquiry commissions, the session promises intense debates and far-reaching decisions.

According to decisions made by the Bureau, deputies will examine two private member’s bills, three government bills, and six requests to establish parliamentary inquiry commissions. Among the most anticipated texts is a private member’s bill aimed at amending Article 37 of the Constitution, which governs the declaration of assets by the President of the Republic. Additionally, lawmakers will review a proposal to regulate special credits and secret funds—a recurring topic in discussions about fiscal transparency.

These two private member’s bills had already cleared a significant hurdle in July when they were declared admissible by the National Assembly Bureau. The packed agenda of this first extraordinary session underscores the importance of institutional reforms, public accountability, and transparency in governance. With multiple commissions of inquiry on the table, the debates are expected to shape critical discussions on governance, public oversight, and institutional integrity.