Senegal’s Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô has announced that local elections will be held on January 17, 2027, resolving speculation about the election timeline. The announcement was made during his address to members of Parliament, definitively dismissing suggestions of a prolonged electoral period throughout 2027. The clarification comes after considerable tension, as the mandates of current mayors and departmental councilors, elected on January 23, 2022, are nearing expiration. The Pastef party had publicly demanded adherence to legal deadlines, specifically calling for the election before January 17, 2027. Previously, the Ministry of the Interior had interpreted the electoral code more flexibly, arguing no strict deadline existed for setting the election date. Prime Minister Lô also stated that legislative elections in Senegal are planned for 2029, without specifying a precise date. This decision is expected to ease political tensions and allow parties to prepare for the upcoming local elections.