Just days after the National Assembly recessed for summer break, Ousmane Sonko has cut short the legislators’ respite. An urgent meeting of the Assembly’s bureau has been scheduled for Friday at 3:00 PM, following the constitutional council’s decision to invalidate Law No. 18/2026 on constitutional amendments.

While Ousmane Sonko initially responded with measured restraint to the council’s ruling—stressing that the decision “must be respected”—his sudden call for an emergency session has sparked fresh speculation. What strategic moves are being considered behind closed doors? The timing and nature of this meeting suggest potential shifts in parliamentary strategy.

The abrupt resumption of legislative activity underscores the high stakes surrounding constitutional reforms in Senegal. With lawmakers now back in session, all eyes are on the Assembly’s next steps and the evolving political landscape.