Deputies at Senegal’s National Assembly commenced technical commission reviews this Wednesday, August 12, 2026, focusing on pivotal legislative drafts. These include significant updates to the Labor Code and a bill concerning asset declarations for elected officials.
The National Assembly is currently engaged in an intensive week of technical committee deliberations, addressing several key legislative proposals. The agenda spans comprehensive reforms to labor law, enhanced transparency regarding public officials’ assets, and critical digital security measures.
This Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 9 AM, members of the Commission on Laws, Decentralization, Labor, and Human Rights convened to jointly scrutinize two foundational texts: the proposed Labor Code and the Social Security Code.
Later in the afternoon, starting at 3 PM, the same commission shifted its focus to a proposed amendment to Article 37 of the Constitution. This particular bill, championed by Amadou Bâ, pertains to the mandatory declaration of assets by public officials upon leaving office.
The legislative schedule continues into Thursday, August 13. At 10 AM, deputies are slated to examine Bill n°25-2026, which addresses the protection of critical information infrastructure and overall digital security. Subsequently, at 3 PM, the focus will turn to the legislative proposal put forth by Guy Marius Sagna and his co-signatories, outlining the legal framework for special credits.