Convocation of the electoral body: How Bassirou Diomaye Faye will postpone the elections
Author: senenews.comPublished on: August 28, 2026Country: Senegal
Politics

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has not yet convened the electoral body or signed the decree for the revision of electoral lists, which could lead to the postponement of local elections. Senegalese tradition allows for the extension of local elected officials' mandates, and constitutional reforms, including decentralization, are underway. These changes could reduce the number of municipalities from 554 to 252, further complicating the organization of elections.
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