Senegal: New Law Introduces Amendments on Revoking Electoral Rights (opens in new tab)

On May 15, 2026, Senegal enacted and published a law in its official gazette clarifying when individuals may be barred from registering to vote. The law amends provisions of the Senegalese Electoral Code, particularly article L.29, which concerns eligibility to register on the voter rolls. Passed by a three-fifths majority in the National Assembly, the law redefines the circumstances under which electoral rights may be revoked and specifies the duration of such revocations.New Provisions of t...