Senegal’s Pastef les Patriotes parliamentary group has submitted a constitutional reform proposal to the National Assembly, aiming to rebalance power between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The bill, spearheaded by Deputy Mohamed Ayib Salim Daffé and five colleagues, seeks to address long-standing concerns about the functioning of the country’s institutions. The proposal draws on recommendations from previous national dialogues and commissions dating back to 2009, focusing on issues of governance and justice. Proponents argue Senegal suffers from an institutional imbalance stemming from the 1962 crisis, leading to an overconcentration of power in the executive branch. Key changes include a revised constitution preamble emphasizing African identity and natural resource sovereignty, enshrining presidential term limits, and establishing a Constitutional Court to replace the current Constitutional Council. The reform also seeks to solidify the method of presidential election.