Senegalese constitutional referendum, 2016

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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]

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	%
For	1,367,592	62.64
Against	815,655	37.36
Invalid/blank votes	19,815	–
Total	2,203,062	100
Registered voters/turnout	5,709,582	38.59
Source: Direct Democracy

References

↑ Sénégal: Référendum, le OUI va l'emporter avec plus de 60%, vers un recours d'Idrissa Seck à Thiès Koaci, 22 March 2016
↑ Voters in Benin, Cape Verde, Congo, Niger, Senegal and Zanzibar go to polls BBC News, 20 March 2016
↑ Senegal: President Macky Sall in power until 2019 after failing to shorten term International Business Times, 17 February 2016

Elections and referendums in Senegal

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Referendums	1945 1946 (May) 1946 (Oct) 1958 1963 1970 2001 2016

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