2016 Senegalese constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Senegal on 20 March 2016. The proposed changes to the constitution were approved by 62% of voters. A majority voted in favour in thirteen of the fourteen regions, with only Diourbel Region seeing a majority against.[1]

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Background

A total of 15 changes were proposed to the constitution, including:[2]

  • Shortening of the presidential term from seven years to five years. Contrary to incumbent president Macky Sall's wishes, this would only apply from the next presidential election in 2019 onwards.[3]
  • Constitutional recognition for the Leader of the Opposition
  • Enhanced powers for local authorities
  • Rights to a healthy environment
  • Changes to rights on land ownership and natural resources

Results
Choice Votes %
For1,367,59262.64
Against815,65537.36
Invalid/blank votes19,815–
Total2,203,062100
Registered voters/turnout5,709,58238.59
Source: Direct Democracy

References
  1. "Sénégal: Référendum, le OUI va l'emporter avec plus de 60%, vers un recours d'Idrissa Seck à Thiès" [Senegal: Referendum, the YES will win with more than 60%, towards an appeal by Idrissa Seck in Thiès]. Koaci (in French). 22 March 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  2. "Voters in Benin, Cape Verde, Congo, Niger, Senegal and Zanzibar go to polls". BBC News. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  3. Iaccino, Ludovica (17 February 2016). "Senegal: President Macky Sall in power until 2019 after failing to shorten term". International Business Times. Retrieved 14 October 2021.


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