During its bureau meeting yesterday, the National Assembly of Sénégal announced the commencement of its first extraordinary session for the 2025-2026 legislative year. This significant session is slated to begin on Monday, August 10, 2026, with an agenda focused on reviewing two legislative proposals, three draft laws, and six requests for the establishment of parliamentary inquiry commissions.

This early return to duty is highly anticipated for the parliamentarians of the 15th Legislature. Despite being on their annual recess, Senegalese deputies are preparing to return to the Hémicycle at Place Soweto. Following a crucial session held yesterday, the Bureau of the National Assembly formally approved the opening of this inaugural extraordinary session of the 2025-2026 legislative year. Barring any last-minute alterations, proceedings are set to commence promptly at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Regulatory framework for the extraordinary session

This urgent convocation, driven by current political developments and the imperative for institutional reforms, is poised to be exceptionally intensive. As stipulated by the institution’s internal rules, the operational timeline is strictly constrained and will not, under any circumstances, exceed the legal maximum of fifteen (15) days.

Furthermore, a distinction is made based on the origin of the convocation: if the extraordinary session is requested by the National Assembly itself, the Bureau issues a decree to establish the date and agenda. Conversely, if the executive branch initiates the request, a presidential decree from the President of the Republic will determine the date and the order of business.

For this specific first extraordinary session of the 2025-2026 year, the initial focus will be on confirming the quorum, followed by the official opening declaration by the President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko. This plenary session will then transition into a meeting of the Conference of Presidents, tasked with meticulously drafting the work schedule for the current extraordinary session.

According to the internal regulations of the National Assembly, an extraordinary session must adhere to a predefined agenda, which cannot be altered once the session has begun. This regulatory requirement has been fulfilled by the members of the National Assembly’s Bureau, who have already identified the specific texts designated for examination during this session, ensuring it will not exceed the fifteen-day statutory limit. While awaiting the official publication of the Bureau’s decree outlining the final agenda, several key documents were already selected yesterday by the National Assembly Bureau.

During this first extraordinary session of the 2025-2026 year, which will automatically conclude upon the exhaustion of its agenda, the deputies of the 15th Legislature are slated to review two legislative proposals, three draft laws, and six requests for the establishment of parliamentary inquiry commissions.

Proposed legislation for review

Among the key legislative items, the National Assembly is expected to consider a bill proposing an amendment to Article 37 of the Constitution of Sénégal, which pertains to the declaration of assets by the President of the Republic. Additionally, a bill focusing on the regulation of special credits and other confidential funds will be examined. Both of these legislative proposals were reviewed and deemed admissible by the Bureau of the National Assembly in July 2026.