Government refers special funds bill to Constitutional Council, plenary suspended

Premier Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô announced the decision to submit the contentious provisions of the proposed law on special funds to the Constitutional Council. This move immediately resulted in the suspension of the scheduled plenary session intended to debate the bill, as disagreements persist over several of its articles.

Severe rainfall predicted for coming hours, 23 areas affected

Forecasters are anticipating a high probability of rain, reaching 76% overnight and peaking at 88% by evening in Koungheul. Other regions, including Kaffrine and the area encompassing Fatick, Foundiougne, and Sokone, are also under a severe weather watch for potential thunderstorms and heavy downpours.

Government publicly clarifies amendment on special funds

Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr publicly presented an amendment designed to specifically address the special credits allocated to the Presidency, the National Assembly, and the Prime Minister’s Office. This modification aims to enhance clarity regarding the law’s scope and ensure its consistent application across these critical governmental bodies.

SENELEC warns of impending power service interruptions

The National Electricity Company of Sénégal (SENELEC) has issued a statement regarding a technical incident impacting a high-capacity generation unit within its production network. This unforeseen event is expected to temporarily diminish the country’s electricity generation capacity, potentially leading to service disruptions.

José Ángel González Tausz addresses outstanding invoices controversy

José Ángel González Tausz disclosed that the Senegalese Agency for Rural Electrification (Aser) faces challenges in settling its financial obligations to his company. He attributed this difficulty primarily to a backlog of unpaid invoices, which contributes to a broader dispute involving a substantial sum of 37 billion CFA francs.

Pape Thiaw waives 240 million CFA francs severance package

In a significant gesture, former Lions coach Pape Thiaw has opted to forgo a severance payment amounting to 240 million CFA francs. This decision provides considerable financial relief to the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), potentially reducing its total debt by 660 million CFA francs during a period of financial constraint.