The holding of local elections on January 17 faces electoral calendar issues

Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo announced that local elections would take place on January 17, 2027, but experts warn of legal constraints that could jeopardize this date. Déthié Faye, former coordinator of the non-aligned group, states that essential acts must be published at least 150 days before the election, making it difficult to meet the deadline. With four months to go, the time available to prepare for the elections seems particularly limited.