Local Elections: The Very Unclear Stance of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye discusses the possibility of postponing local elections, noting that the Supreme Court has ruled they can be held until the end of 2027, but the electoral situation remains uncertain. He emphasizes that any decision to delay should be made through consensus among relevant stakeholders. Several necessary steps for organizing departmental and municipal elections have not yet been completed, and the schedule remains unclear. The president states that he is not currently obliged to set a date, as the Supreme Court's decision followed legal actions requesting a prompt election timetable.