Before He Changed, Faye Said It Himself: Senegal’s Presidency Has Become Dangerously Powerful

Before he changed course, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye openly acknowledged a central truth about Senegal’s political system: the presidency holds too much power. This video examines Faye’s own words, the forgotten recommendations of the Commission nationale de réforme des institutions, and the struggle to rebalance authority between the presidency, Parliament, government and judiciary. We explore the CNRI’s 2013 reform blueprint, chaired by Amadou Mahtar Mbow, and ask whether Senegal can finally move beyond hyper-presidential rule. Is Faye still committed to institutional reform, or has power changed the reformer? Watch, reflect, and join the African Awakening conversation today in the comments.