President faye signs electoral code amendment, ending suspense for pastef and sonko

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially promulgated the revised Electoral Code, a pivotal legislative act that has gripped national attention for days. The head of state’s signature on Friday, May 15, 2026, transformed the National Assembly-approved text into law, marking the culmination of intense political deliberations and widespread public anticipation.

This decisive action was particularly significant for the PASTEF party and its prominent leader, Ousmane Sonko. The promulgation, which many observers noted came as a surprise, effectively resolves numerous questions that arose following the parliamentary vote on the proposed legislation.

The presidential endorsement concludes a week-long period of considerable suspense. This legislative matter had previously ignited fierce legal and political debates, resonating deeply within both opposition circles and the broader public discourse.

With the formal enactment of Law No. 11/2026, which amends the Senegalese Electoral Code, authorities have temporarily brought closure to one of the most vigorously discussed political issues in recent weeks. Nevertheless, interpretations and analyses regarding the far-reaching consequences of this significant reform are expected to continue shaping the political conversation in the days ahead.