Senegal president Faye to call referendum on constitutional reform limiting his powers

Senegal is set for a constitutional showdown. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will call a referendum on sweeping reforms that would redistribute power from his office to parliament and the prime minister. According to France 24, the National Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of the measure, though roughly fifty opposition protesters attempted to disrupt the proceedings. If approved by voters, the amendment would represent a significant shift in how Senegal's government operates, strengthening legislative oversight of the presidency.

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