Special Funds: Government's Blocked Vote Ignored, Parliament Wins the Battle

On October 1, 2026, the National Assembly of Senegal rejected government amendments concerning the law on special funds, including the use of a blocked vote. Deputies adopted the single article of the organic bill, which aims to increase transparency and parliamentary oversight of these funds, with 127 votes in favor, 5 abstentions, and no votes against. The government sought to align the text with UEMOA directives and modify the role of the Court of Accounts, but these proposals were rejected. The decision follows a Constitutional Council ruling in August 2026 on a previous bill related to special credits.