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National assembly: Ousmane Sonko convenes technical commissions
Deputies at the National Assembly commenced technical commission examinations this Wednesday, August 12, 2026, focusing on pivotal draft legislation, notably the Labour Code and a proposed bill concerning the declaration of assets for elected officials.
The National Assembly is currently engaged in a rigorous week of technical commission reviews, with several significant legislative texts on its agenda. These include reforms to labour law, measures for patrimonial transparency, and critical digital security provisions.
This Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 9 AM, members of the Commission on Laws, Decentralization, Labour, and Human Rights were summoned for a joint review of two major legislative proposals: the draft Labour Code and the draft Social Security Code.
In the afternoon, commencing at 3 PM, the same commission will delve into the proposed amendment to Article 37 of the Constitution. This particular text, championed by Amadou Bâ, addresses the mandatory declaration of assets upon leaving public office.
The intensive legislative schedule continues into Thursday, August 13. At 10 AM, deputies are slated to examine draft bill n°25-2026, which pertains to the protection of critical information infrastructure and comprehensive digital security. Subsequently, at 3 PM, attention will shift to the legislative proposal put forth by Guy Marius Sagna and his co-signatories, outlining the legal framework for special credits.
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