Senegal Constitutional Amendment Bill 2026: Article 37 Reform

• The National Assembly of Senegal is convening for a decisive week of legislative sessions from August 17 to 20, 2026.
• The proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill 2026 seeks to modify Article 37 of the Constitution, mandating the President to submit a written declaration of assets at both the beginning and end of their term in office, and extending this obligation to the Prime Minister and the President of the National Assembly.
• The National Assembly will examine the Code du travail and Code de la sécurité sociale projects, which aim to regulate labor laws and establish a comprehensive social security system.

The proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill 2026 seeks to modify Article 37 of the Constitution, mandating the President to submit a written declaration of assets at both the beginning and end of their term in office, and extending this obligation to the Prime Minister and the President of the National Assembly.

The National Assembly of Senegal has convened for a decisive week of legislative sessions from August 17 to 20, 2026. The deputies will meet in plenary sessions each day at 10 am to examine various proposals, including the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2026 and the Code du travail and Code de la sécurité sociale projects. On Monday, they will focus on the proposal to modify Article 37 of the Constitution, which requires the newly elected President to submit a written declaration of assets to the Constitutional Council for public disclosure.

The Assembly has been in session since August 10, marking its first extraordinary session of the year.

Article 37 of the Senegalese Constitution mandates that the President submit a written declaration of assets to the Constitutional Council for public disclosure. The proposed amendment seeks to modify this requirement by mandating the President to submit a written declaration of assets at both the beginning and end of their term in office, and by extending this obligation to the Prime Minister and the President of the National Assembly. This change has significant implications for employment law and social security regulations in Senegal, as the Code du travail and Code de la sécurité sociale projects are set to be examined by the National Assembly.

The proposed Code du travail aims to regulate labor laws, while the Code de la sécurité sociale seeks to establish a comprehensive social security system. These changes will have far-reaching consequences for businesses and individuals in Senegal.

The proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill 2026 and the examination of the Code du travail and Code de la sécurité sociale projects by the National Assembly this week are crucial developments for lawyers, compliance officers, and businesses operating in Senegal. The potential changes to employment law and social security regulations will have significant implications for companies and individuals alike.

As the National Assembly deliberates on these proposals, stakeholders should closely monitor the proceedings to understand the potential impact on their operations and investments in Senegal.

Lawyers and compliance officers should watch for potential changes to employment law and social security regulations in Senegal, as the proposed Code du travail and Code de la sécurité sociale are set to be examined by the National Assembly this week.

Source: Original reporting via APS (Agence de Presse Sénégalaise)