Presidential Election 2029: Ousmane Sonko's Candidacy Compromised Despite Promulgated Reform?
Author: senenews.comPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: Senegal
Politics

The promulgation of the electoral code reform in Senegal reignites the debate over Ousmane Sonko's eligibility for the 2029 presidential election. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye may still hold the power to prevent his candidacy. The reform alters civic disqualification rules, limiting its duration to five years with retroactive effect, raising questions about its legal implications.
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