WANEO (West Africa Election Observers Network)
A West African civic network that includes Senegal in its citizen-monitoring work. WANEO observers monitor voting, tallying, and conflict risks across the subregion.
Associated Country Senegal
COSCE (Collectif des Organisations de la Société Civile pour les Élections)
An umbrella network of civil society organizations, supported by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). COSCE mobilized 1,000 domestic observers for the 2022 legislative elections, and regularly publishes observation findings.
Sunu Élection / Gorée Institute
A large civic coalition that monitors elections across Senegal. In 2019, the platform deployed around 4,100 local observers, making it one of the largest citizen monitoring efforts. It continues to work with partners on civic education and electoral transparency.
Local (Municipal & Departmental)
Last held Jan 23, 2022 (first local polls since 2014). These councils have 5-year terms, so the next local elections are due around 2027.
Parliamentary (National Assembly)
Last held Nov 17, 2024 (snap election). The National Assembly term is 5 years, so the next legislative elections will fall in 2029 under normal schedule.
Presidential Elections
The last election was March 24, 2024. President Faye’s term is 5 years, so the next election is expected in 2029.
Others
The High Council of Territorial Collectivities (HCCT) is a consultative body representing local governments (but not directly an election organizer). The Conseil National de Régulation de l’Audiovisuel (CNRA) monitors media campaign fairness.
Constitutional Council
The highest court on electoral matters. Composed of five “wisemen” (including a President and Vice-President) appointed by presidential decree for non-renewable terms (6 years). It certifies final results, validates or disqualifies candidacies (e.g. it banned prominent candidates in 2024), and…
Ministry of Interior and Public Security
Under the Prime Minister and Interior Minister, it oversees logistical support: managing the civil registry, identity cards, security forces, and local administrators (governors, prefects). It prepares election logistics in coordination with CENA. The DGE (Direction Générale des Élections, created by…
Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome (CENA)
Independent electoral commission created by Law 2005‑07 (replacing a 1997 commission). CENA is legally autonomous and financially independent. It traditionally has 12 members with 6-year terms (one-third renewed every 2 years) It organizes voter registration, polling and counting, and publishes…