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Executive branch Senegal, in 35 editions.
The entry for Senegal published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 29
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1990 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Published as “Executive branch”
president, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
Chief of State and Head of Government--President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981)
president, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State and Head of Government--President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981)
- president,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State and Head of Government--President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981)
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 28 February 1988 (next to be held NA February 1993); results - Abdou DIOUF (PS) 73%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 26%, other 1%
- National Assembly:
- last held 28 February 1988 (next to be held NA February 1993);
- results - PS 71%, PDS 25%, other 4%;
- seats - (120 total) PS 103, PDS 17
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991)
President:
last held 28 February 1988 (next to be held NA February 1993); results -
Abdou DIOUF (PS) 73%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 26%, other 1%
National Assembly:
last held 28 February 1988 (next to be held NA February 1993); results - PS
71%, PDS 25%, other 4%; seats - (120 total) PS 103, PDS 17
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 21 February 1993 (next to be held NA); results - Abdou DIOUF (PS) 58.4%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 32.03%, other 9.57%
- National Assembly:
- last held 28 February 1988 (next to be held NA May 1993);
- results - PS 71%, PDS 25%, other 4%;
- seats - (120 total) PS 103, PDS 17
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991)
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)President:
Chief of State:
President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991)
last held 28 21 February 1988 1993 (next to be held NA February 1993); NA); results -73%,
58.4%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 26%, 32.03%, other 1% 9.57%
National Assembly:
last held 28 February 1988 (next to be held NA February May 1993); results - PS
PDS 25%, other 4%; seats - (120 total) PS 103, PDS 17
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991)
The entry for Senegal did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981);
- election last held 21 February 1993 (next to be held NA February 2000);
- results - Abdou DIOUF (PS) 58.4%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 32.03%, other 9.57%
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
President: chief of state: President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981); election
last held 21 February 1993 (next to be held NA); NA February 2000); results
- Abdou DIOUF (PS)National Assembly: head of
last held 28 February 1988 (next to be held NA May 1993); results - PS 71%,
PDS 25%, other 4%; seats - (120 total) PS 103, PDS 17
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981)
HeadGovernment:government: Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the prime minister in
consultation with the president
- chief of state:
- President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981) was elected for a seven-year term by universal suffrage;
- election last held 21 February 1993 (next to be held NA February 2000);
- results - Abdou DIOUF (PS) 58.4%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 32.03%, other 9.57%
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991) was appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
chief of state: President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981); election 1981) was
elected for a seven-year term by universal suffrage; election last
held 21 February 1993 (next to be held NA February 2000); results
Abdou DIOUF (PS) 58.4%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 32.03%, other 9.57%
head of government: Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991)
was appointed by the president
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the prime minister in
consultation with the president
- chief of state:
- President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections :
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 21 February 1993 (next to be held NA February 2000);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdou DIOUF reelected president;
- percent of vote - Abdou DIOUF (PS) 58.4%,
- Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 32.03%,
- other 9.57%
chief of state: President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981) was
head of government: Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in
consultation with the president
elections : president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term by universal suffrage; term;
election last
2000); results prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Abdou DIOUF reelected president; percent of vote -
Abdou DIOUF (PS) 58.4%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 32.03%, other 9.57%
head of government: Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991)
was appointed by the president
cabinet: Council of Ministers was appointed by the prime minister in
consultation with the president
- chief of state:
- President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 21 February 1993 (next to be held NA February 2000);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdou DIOUF reelected president;
- percent of vote-Abdou DIOUF (PS) 58.4%,
- Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 32.03%,
- other 9.57%
chief of state: President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981)
head of government: Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in
consultation with the presidentelections : elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
election last held 21 February 1993 (next to be held NA February
2000); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Abdou DIOUF reelected president; percent of vote -Abdou vote-Abdou DIOUF (PS) 58.4%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 32.03%, other 9.57%
- chief of state:
- President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mamadou Lamine LOUM (since 4 July 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 21 February 1993 (next to be held NA February 2000);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdou DIOUF reelected president;
- percent of vote--Abdou DIOUF (PS) 58.4%,
- Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 32.03%,
- other 9.57%
chief of state: President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981)
head of government: Prime Minister Habib THIAM Mamadou Lamine LOUM (since 7 April 1991) 4 July
1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in
consultation with the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
election last held 21 February 1993 (next to be held NA February
2000); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Abdou DIOUF reelected president; percent ofvote-Abdou vote--Abdou DIOUF (PS) 58.4%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 32.03%, other 9.57%
- chief of state:
- President Abdoulaye WADE (since NA 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Niasse MOUSTAPHA (since NA 2000)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 27 February 2000 (next to be held 27 February 2007);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdoulaye WADE elected president; percent of vote in the second round of voting - Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) NA%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) NA%
chief of state: President Abdou DIOUF Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 January 1981) NA 2000)
head of government: Prime Minister Mamadou Lamine LOUM Niasse MOUSTAPHA (since 4 July NA 2000)
1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in
elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;21 27 February 1993 2000 (next to be held NA 27 February
2000);
election results: Abdou DIOUF reelected Abdoulaye WADE elected president; percent of
vote--Abdou DIOUF (PS) 58.4%,32.03%, other 9.57% NA%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) NA%
- chief of state:
- President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000) head of government: Prime Minister Madior BOYE (since 3 March 2001) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 27 February and 19 March 2000 (next to be held 27 February 2007);
- prime minister appointed by the president election results: Abdoulaye WADE elected president;
- percent of vote in the second round of voting - Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 58.49%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) 41.51%
chief of state: President Abdoulaye WADE (since NA 1 April 2000)Niasse MOUSTAPHA Madior BOYE (since NA 2000)3 March 2001) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the presidentNA%, 58.49%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) NA% 41.51%
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Idrissa SECK (since 4 November 2002)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- election results:
- Abdoulaye WADE elected president; percent of vote in the second round of voting - Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 58.49%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) 41.51%
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term under new constitution;
- election last held 27 February and 19 March 2000 (next to be held 27 February 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president
chief of state: President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000)
head of government: Prime Minister Madior BOYE Idrissa SECK (since 3 March 2001) 4 November 2002)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
election results: Abdoulaye WADE elected president; percent of vote in the second round of voting - Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 58.49%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) 41.51%
elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term; five-year term under new constitution; election last held 27 February and 19 March 2000 (next to be held 27 February 2007); 2005); prime minister appointed by the president election results: Abdoulaye WADE elected president; percent of vote in the second round of voting - Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 58.49%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) 41.51%
- chief of state:
- President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Macky SALL (since 21 April 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term under new constitution;
- election last held 27 February and 19 March 2000 (next to be held 27 February 2005);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdoulaye WADE elected president; percent of vote in the second round of voting - Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 58.49%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) 41.51%
chief of state: President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000)
head of government: Prime Minister Idrissa SECK Macky SALL (since 4 November 2002) 21 April 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the presidentelection results: Abdoulaye WADE elected president; percent of vote in the second round of voting - Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 58.49%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) 41.51%elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term under new constitution; election last held 27 February and 19 March 2000 (next to be held 27 February 2005); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Abdoulaye WADE elected president; percent of vote in the second round of voting - Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 58.49%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) 41.51%
- chief of state:
- President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Macky SALL (since 21 April 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term under new constitution;
- election last held under prior constitution (seven-year terms) 27 February and 19 March 2000 (next to be held February 2007);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdoulaye WADE elected president; percent of vote in the second round of voting - Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 58.49%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) 41.51%
chief of state: President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000)
head of government: Prime Minister Macky SALL (since 21 April 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term under new constitution; election last held under prior constitution (seven-year terms) 27 February and 19 March 2000 (next to be held 27 February 2005); 2007); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Abdoulaye WADE elected president; percent of vote in the second round of voting - Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 58.49%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) 41.51%
- chief of state:
- President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Macky SALL (since 21 April 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term) under new constitution;
- election last held under prior constitution (seven-year terms) 27 February and 19 March 2000 (next to be held 27 February 2007);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdoulaye WADE elected president; percent of vote in the second round of voting - Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 58.49%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) 41.51%
chief of state: President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000)
head of government: Prime Minister Macky SALL (since 21 April 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term) under new constitution; election last held under prior constitution (seven-year terms) 27 February and 19 March 2000 (next to be held 27 February 2007); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Abdoulaye WADE elected president; percent of vote in the second round of voting - Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 58.49%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) 41.51%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Cheikh Hadjibou SOUMARE (since 19 June 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term) under new constitution;
- election last held on 25 February 2007 (next to be held in 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdoulaye WADE reelected president in the first round of voting;
- percent of vote - Abdoulaye WADE 55.9%, Idrissa SECK 14.9%, Ousmane Tanor DIENG 13.6%, Moustapha NIASSE 5.9%, other 9.7%
chief of state: President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000)
head of government: Prime Minister Macky SALL Cheikh Hadjibou SOUMARE (since 21 April 2004) 19 June 2007)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term) under new constitution; election last held under prior constitution (seven-year terms) 27 on 25 February and 19 March 2000 2007 (next to be held 27 February 2007); in 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Abdoulaye WADE elected president; percent of vote reelected president in the second first round of voting voting; percent of vote - Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 58.49%, Abdou DIOUF (PS) 41.51% 55.9%, Idrissa SECK 14.9%, Ousmane Tanor DIENG 13.6%, Moustapha NIASSE 5.9%, other 9.7%
- chief of state:
- President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Soulayemane Ndene NDIAYE (since 1 May 2009)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term) under new constitution;
- election last held on 25 February 2007 (next to be held in 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdoulaye WADE reelected president;
- percent of vote - Abdoulaye WADE 55.9%,
- Idrissa SECK 14.9%,
- Ousmane Tanor DIENG 13.6%,
- Moustapha NIASSE 5.9%,
- other 9.7%
chief of state:
President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000)
head of government:
Prime Minister Cheikh Hadjibou SOUMARE Soulayemane Ndene NDIAYE (since 19 June 2007) 1 May 2009)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term) under new constitution; election last held on 25 February 2007 (next to be held in 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Abdoulaye WADE reelected president in the first round of voting; president; percent of vote - Abdoulaye WADE 55.9%, Idrissa SECK 14.9%, Ousmane Tanor DIENG 13.6%, Moustapha NIASSE 5.9%, other 9.7%
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Soulayemane Ndene NDIAYE (since 1 May 2009)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term) under new constitution;
- election last held on 25 February 2007 (next to be held in 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Abdoulaye WADE reelected president;
- percent of vote - Abdoulaye WADE 55.9%,
- Idrissa SECK 14.9%,
- Ousmane Tanor DIENG 13.6%,
- Moustapha NIASSE 5.9%,
- other 9.7%
chief of state:
President Abdoulaye WADE (since 1 April 2000)
head of government:
Prime Minister Soulayemane Ndene NDIAYE (since 1 May 2009)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term) under new constitution; election last held on 25 February 2007 (next to be held in 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Abdoulaye WADE reelected president; percent of vote - Abdoulaye WADE 55.9%, Idrissa SECK 14.9%, Ousmane Tanor DIENG 13.6%, Moustapha NIASSE 5.9%, other 9.7%
- chief of state:
- President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdoul MBAYE (since 3 April 2012)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 26 February 2012 with a second round runoff on 25 March 2012;
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Macky SALL elected president; percent of votes in a runoff - Macky SALL 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE 34.2%
chief of state:
President Abdoulaye WADE Macky SALL (since 1 2 April 2000) 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Soulayemane Ndene NDIAYE Abdoul MBAYE (since 1 May 2009) 3 April 2012)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year seven-year term (eligible for a second term) under new constitution; term); election last held on 25 26 February 2007 (next to be held in 2012); 2012 with a second round runoff on 25 March 2012; prime minister appointed by the president
election results:Abdoulaye WADE reelected Macky SALL elected president; percent of vote votes in a runoff - Macky SALL 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE 55.9%, Idrissa SECK 14.9%, Ousmane Tanor DIENG 13.6%, Moustapha NIASSE 5.9%, other 9.7% 34.2%
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Aminata TOURE (since 3 September 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 26 February 2012 with a second round runoff on 25 March 2012 (next to be held 2019);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Macky SALL elected president; percent of votes in a runoff - Macky SALL 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE 34.2%
chief of state:
President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Abdoul MBAYE Aminata TOURE (since 3 April 2012) September 2013)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 26 February 2012 with a second round runoff on 25 March 2012; 2012 (next to be held 2019); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Macky SALL elected president; percent of votes in a runoff - Macky SALL 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE 34.2%
- chief of state:
- President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohammed Abdallah Boun DIONNE (since 4 July 2014)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 26 February 2012 with a runoff on 25 March 2012 (next to be held in 2019);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Macky SALL elected president; percent of vote in runoff - Macky SALL ( Alliance for the Republic-Yakaar ) 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 34.2%
chief of state:
head of government:Aminata TOURE Mohammed Abdallah Boun DIONNE (since 3 September 2013) 4 July 2014)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
elections:seven-year 7-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 26 February 2012 with a second round runoff on 25 March 2012 (next to be held in 2019); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:votes vote in a runoff - Macky SALL ( Alliance for the Republic-Yakaar ) 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 34.2%
- chief of state:
- President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohammed Abdallah Boun DIONNE (since 4 July 2014)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 26 February 2012 with a runoff on 25 March 2012 (next to be held in 2019);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Macky SALL elected president; percent of vote in runoff - Macky SALL (Alliance for the Republic-Yakaar) 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 34.2%
chief of state: President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Mohammed Abdallah Boun DIONNE (since 4 July 2014)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 26 February 2012 with a runoff on 25 March 2012 (next to be held in 2019); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Macky SALL elected president; percent of vote in runoff - Macky SALL ( Alliance (Alliance for the Republic-Yakaar ) Republic-Yakaar) 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 34.2%
- chief of state:
- President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohammed Abdallah Boun DIONNE (since 4 July 2014)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 26 February 2012 with a runoff on 25 March 2012 (next to be held in 2019);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Macky SALL elected president in second round; percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 34.2%
chief of state: President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Mohammed Abdallah Boun DIONNE (since 4 July 2014)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 26 February 2012 with a runoff on 25 March 2012 (next to be held in 2019); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Macky SALL elected president; president in second round; percent of vote in runoff - Macky SALL (Alliance for the Republic-Yakaar) (APR) 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 34.2%
- chief of state:
- President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohammed Abdallah Boun DIONNE (since 4 July 2014)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 26 February 2012 with a runoff on 25 March 2012 (next to be held on 24 February 2019);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Macky SALL elected president in second round; percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 34.2%
chief of state: President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Mohammed Abdallah Boun DIONNE (since 4 July 2014)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year 7-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 26 February 2012 with a runoff on 25 March 2012 (next to be held in on 24 February 2019); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Macky SALL elected president in second round; percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 34.2%
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
- head of government:
- President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single renewable 5-year term;
- election last held on 24 February 2019 (next to be held in February 2024)
- election results:
- Macky SALL elected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 58.3%,
- Idrissa SECK (Rewmi) 20.5%,
- Ousmane SONKO (PASTEF) 15.7%
chief of state: President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Mohammed Abdallah Boun DIONNE President Macky SALL (since 4 July 2014) 2 April 2012)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); single renewable 5-year term; election last held on 26 24 February 2012 with a runoff on 25 March 2012 2019 (next to be held on 24 in February 2019); prime minister appointed by the president 2024)
election results: Macky SALL elected president in second first round; percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 34.2% 58.3%, Idrissa SECK (Rewmi) 20.5%, Ousmane SONKO (PASTEF) 15.7%
- chief of state:
- President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
- head of government:
- On 11 December 2021, the National Assembly approved a constitutional amendment re-establishing the position of Prime Minister which SALL eliminated after his re-election in 2019. The new Prime Minister will be appointed in early 2022.
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single renewable 5-year term;
- election last held on 24 February 2019 (next to be held in February 2024)
- election results:
- Macky SALL elected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 58.3%,
- Idrissa SECK (Rewmi) 20.5%,
- Ousmane SONKO (PASTEF) 15.7%
chief of state: President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
head of government: President Macky On 11 December 2021, the National Assembly approved a constitutional amendment re-establishing the position of Prime Minister which SALL (since 2 April 2012) eliminated after his re-election in 2019. The new Prime Minister will be appointed in early 2022.
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single renewable 5-year term; election last held on 24 February 2019 (next to be held in February 2024)
election results: Macky SALL elected president in first round; percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 58.3%, Idrissa SECK (Rewmi) 20.5%, Ousmane SONKO (PASTEF) 15.7%
- chief of state:
- President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Amadou BA (since 17 September 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single renewable 5-year term;
- election last held on 24 February 2019 (next to be held in February 2024)
- election results:
- Macky SALL elected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 58.3%, Idrissa SECK (Rewmi) 20.5%, Ousmane SONKO (PASTEF) 15.7%, other 5.5% (2019)
chief of state: President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
head of government: On 11 December 2021, the National Assembly approved a constitutional amendment re-establishing the position of Prime Minister which SALL eliminated after his re-election in 2019. The new Prime Minister will be appointed in early 2022. Amadou BA (since 17 September 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single renewable 5-year term; election last held on 24 February 2019 (next to be held in February 2024)
election results: Macky SALL elected president in first round; percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 58.3%, Idrissa SECK (Rewmi) 20.5%, Ousmane SONKO (PASTEF) 15.7% 15.7%, other 5.5% (2019)
- chief of state:
- President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Amadou BA (since 17 September 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single renewable 5-year term;
- election last held on 24 February 2019 (next to be held in February 2024)
- election results:
- 2019: Macky SALL elected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 58.3%, Idrissa SECK (Rewmi) 20.5%, Ousmane SONKO (PASTEF) 15.7%, other 5.5% 2012: Macky SALL elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Macky SALL 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 34.2%
chief of state: President Macky SALL (since 2 April 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Amadou BA (since 17 September 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single renewable 5-year term; election last held on 24 February 2019 (next to be held in February 2024)
election results:
2019: Macky SALL elected president in first round; percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 58.3%, Idrissa SECK (Rewmi) 20.5%, Ousmane SONKO (PASTEF) 15.7%, other 5.5% (2019) 2012: Macky SALL elected president in second round; percent of vote - Macky SALL 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 34.2%
- chief of state:
- President Bassirou Diomaye FAYE (since 2 April 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ousmane SONKO (since 2 April 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single, renewable 5-year term;
- election last held on 24 March 2024 (next to be held in March 2029)
- election results:
2024: Bassirou Diomaye FAYE elected president in first round;
- 2019: Macky SALL reelected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 58.3%, Idrissa SECK (Rewmi) 20.5%, Ousmane SONKO (PASTEF) 15.7%, other 5.5%
chief of state: President Macky SALL Bassirou Diomaye FAYE (since 2 April 2012) 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Amadou BA Ousmane SONKO (since 17 September 2022) 2 April 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single single, renewable 5-year term; election last held on 24 February 2019 March 2024 (next to be held in February 2024) March 2029)
election results:
2024: Bassirou Diomaye FAYE elected president in first round; percent of vote - Bassirou Diomaye FAYE (PASTEF) 54%, Amadou BA (APR) 36%, other 10%
2019: Macky SALL elected reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 58.3%, Idrissa SECK (Rewmi) 20.5%, Ousmane SONKO (PASTEF) 15.7%, other 5.5% 2012: Macky SALL elected president in second round; percent of vote - Macky SALL 65.8%, Abdoulaye WADE (PDS) 34.2%
- chief of state:
- President Bassirou Diomaye FAYE (since 2 April 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ousmane SONKO (since 2 April 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a single, renewable 5-year term
- most recent election date:
- 24 March 2024
- election results:
2024: Bassirou Diomaye FAYE elected president in first round;
- 2019: Macky SALL reelected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 58.3%, Idrissa SECK (Rewmi) 20.5%, Ousmane SONKO (PASTEF) 15.7%, other 5.5%
- expected date of next election:
- March 2029
chief of state: President Bassirou Diomaye FAYE (since 2 April 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Ousmane SONKO (since 2 April 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a single, renewable 5-year term; term
most recent election last held on date: 24 March 2024 (next to be held in March 2029)
election results:
2024: Bassirou Diomaye FAYE elected president in first round; percent of vote - Bassirou Diomaye FAYE (PASTEF) 54%, Amadou BA (APR) 36%, other 10%
2019: Macky SALL reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Macky SALL (APR) 58.3%, Idrissa SECK (Rewmi) 20.5%, Ousmane SONKO (PASTEF) 15.7%, other 5.5%
expected date of next election: March 2029
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