DPG: By decree, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye forces the hand of the National Assembly

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signed decree n° 2026-1530 on August 24, 2026, convening the National Assembly for an extraordinary session on September 1 at 10 a.m. for the Prime Minister's General Policy Declaration. However, the Bureau of the National Assembly contests this interpretation, stating that the session will only be for opening and quorum confirmation, postponing the DPG to a later date. This conflict highlights an institutional standoff between the executive and legislative branches.