The national assembly has adopted the amendments pushed by the majority led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, rejecting those from the government after an intense debate on constitutional reform. This conflict highlights the growing strains between the executive and parliament in a delicate political environment.

The constitutional reform under discussion at the national assembly has reached a pivotal point, characterized by a head-on collision between the executive and the parliamentary majority controlled by Pastef. At the center of the dispute: the government’s amendments presented by Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr, dismissed entirely by deputies following the political direction set by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This moment confirms the political executive’s resolve to secure its own reform, even if it means pushing aside proposals from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Gathered for nearly eight hours in a technical committee, lawmakers and government representatives reviewed the bill to revise the constitution. Quickly, the discussions evolved into an institutional showdown. On one side, the government represented by Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr, carrying amendments…

By Yacouba Ouédraogo — Investigative journalist