Government of Senegal
30 national office holders, each linked to its source.
Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, has its capital at Dakar and a population of 18,931,966 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye (in office since 2 Apr 2024) is head of state; Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo is head of government. The legislature is the National Assembly (Assemblée nationale), a unicameral body with 165 seats. The most recent national election recorded by IFES ElectionGuide was held on 17 Nov 2024. The source lists the next national election as expected in March 2029. Elections are run by the Direction Générale des Élections (DGE), Ministère de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité publique. The directory below lists 28 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)
Unicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly (Assemblée nationale) | 165 (all directly elected) | 17 Nov 2024 |
Cabinet
Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Leaders list dated 3 Jun 2026.
Senegal election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2029, parliamentary election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2029 | Parliamentary election | Due | - | - |
Sources: Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome (CENA) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Recent results
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2024 | Presidential election | Held | - | Bassirou Diomaye Faye (PASTEF) |
| 17 Nov 2024 | Parliamentary election | Held | - | PASTEF |
Sources: Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome (CENA) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).