On September 1st, the head of government is set to face deputies for his General Policy Statement. This appearance follows the recent declaration of inadmissibility for the bill aiming to regulate special funds, a legislative initiative that his administration had opposed. The question arises: will he confront a motion of no confidence? Such an outcome appears unlikely, given the minimal political advantage it would offer opponents. The coming weeks and months are anticipated to be a period of strategic maneuvers from all directions. In this evolving political landscape, Ousmane Sonko seems to hold a strong hand, under the watchful eye of the Senegalese population.

A pyrrhic victory for the government

The back-and-forth between the executive and legislative branches, arbitrated by the Constitutional Council, continues with renewed intensity. The latest development is Decision n°7/C/2026 by the Seven Sages, which declared the proposed law concerning the oversight of special credits inadmissible. This ruling was widely expected, as the reasons for its rejection had been publicly articulated by numerous experts and subsequently by the head of government, who maintained that it encroached upon the executive’s exclusive regulatory domain.

In essence, the Constitutional Council affirmed this position. However, beyond the legalistic aspects, which are likely to see further contention, the most significant gains will be made in the political arena. And on this front, Ousmane Sonko appears to be maintaining a strong position, keenly observed by the populace.

Another victory for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s camp: Constitutional Council Decision n°7/C/2026 found the bill, initiated by Guy Marius Sagna and pertaining to the regime of special funds, inadmissible. Yet, this can be seen as a Pyrrhic victory, as the political benefit of this rejection was immediately seized by Pastef, which, in a communiqué, denounced the reneging on its commitments to…