Government refers bill to Constitutional Council, plenary session halted

Premier Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô has taken the decisive step of submitting the contentious provisions of the proposed law on special funds to the Constitutional Council. This action has resulted in the suspension of the plenary session, which was scheduled to review the legislation, due to ongoing disagreements over several of its articles.

Heavy downpours expected in 23 localities

Forecasters predict a 76% chance of rain tonight, with the likelihood increasing to 88% by evening in Koungheul. Other areas, such as Kaffrine and the region encompassing Fatick, Foundiougne, and Sokone, are also under a severe weather alert for potential thunderstorms and heavy showers.

Government reveals amendment for special funds publicly

Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr has formally presented a public amendment focused on the special credits allocated to the Presidency, the National Assembly, and the Primature. This modification seeks to bring greater clarity to the law’s application scope and ensure its consistent implementation across these key governmental bodies.

SENELEC announces upcoming power disruptions

The national electricity company, SENELEC, has reported a technical malfunction affecting a major production unit within its power generation infrastructure. This incident is expected to cause a temporary reduction in the country’s electricity supply capacity, potentially leading to service interruptions.

José Ángel González Tausz highlights unpaid bill crisis

José Ángel González Tausz has publicly stated that the Senegalese Rural Electrification Agency (Aser) is unable to settle its outstanding debts to his company. He attributes this situation primarily to a substantial volume of unpaid invoices, contributing to a broader financial controversy involving an estimated 37 billion CFA francs.

Pape Thiaw waives 240 million CFA francs severance pay

Former Lions coach Pape Thiaw has made the significant decision to forgo a 240 million CFA francs severance package. This gesture provides considerable financial relief to the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), potentially reducing its total debt by 660 million CFA francs during a challenging economic period for the organization.