Government of Senegal
Government of Senegal | |
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Overview | |
Established | 25 November 1958 |
State | Senegal |
Leader | President (Macky Sall) |
Website | www |
The Government of Senegal (French: Gouvernement du Sénégal) is the union government created by the constitution of Senegal, consisting of the executive, parliament, and judiciary. The Seat of the Government is located in Dakar. The government is led by the president (currently Macky Sall).
Executive branch
The president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term. The Council of Ministers is appointed by the president. The 2001 constitution introduced a two-term limit for the president; a March 2016 referendum restored the presidential term to five years from seven.[1]
Legislative branch
The
Politics
Politics in
Judicial branch
The nation's highest courts that deal with business issues are the constitutional council and the Court of Cassation, members of which are named by the president.
Administrative divisions
Senegal is subdivided into 13 regions (régions, singular – région):
Dakar, Diourbel, Fatick, Kaolack, Kédougou, Kolda, Louga, Matam, Saint-Louis, Sédhiou, Tambacounda, Thiès, Ziguinchor. Local administrators are all appointed by and responsible to the President.
International relations
Senegal joined with
Senegal is a member of
Senegal has acted as a mediator between Sudan and Chad over the crisis in Darfur.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Senegal referendum approves shorter presidential terms". BBC News. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ "IFES Election Guide | Elections: National Assembly". www.electionguide.org. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
- ^ Freedom House. "Freedom in the World – Senegal". Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ "Senegal country profile". BBC. 9 July 2011. Retrieved 18 August 2011.