National Assembly: Deputies Adopt Law Against Absenteeism

Author: senenews.comPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: Senegal

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On May 8, 2026, deputies adopted a law against absenteeism, amending Article 118 of the National Assembly's internal regulations. Out of 132 voters, 127 voted in favor, three against, and two abstained. Mohamed Ayib Daffé, president of the Pastef parliamentary group, clarified that unexcused absences will be penalized, while accepted excuses include missions and medically verified illnesses.

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