Senegalese Referendum Approves Reduction of Presidential Term

In March 2016, Senegalese voters participated in a national referendum to decide on a series of constitutional reforms, the most notable being the reduction of the presidential term from seven years to five years. This proposal was part of President Macky Sall’s broader reform agenda, aimed at strengthening democracy and promoting good governance in the country. The measure was widely seen as a step toward limiting executive power and aligning Senegal with democratic practices across the region. The referendum, held on March 20, 2016, resulted in 63% of voters approving the proposed changes. Alongside the reduction in the presidential term, the reforms also included provisions to enhance the role of opposition parties, strengthen the judiciary, and grant greater recognition to citizen rights. The outcome was celebrated as a victory for democratic progress, although some critics argued that Macky Sall should have applied the five-year term to his current mandate rather than waiting until the next election. Nevertheless, the referendum reinforced Senegal’s reputation as one of West Africa’s most stable democracies. #SenegalHistory #PresidentialTermLimit #MackySall #SenegalReferendum #DemocraticReforms #GoodGovernance #WestAfricaPolitics #MomentsOfLife #MoofLife_Moment #MoofLife