Senegal, an acbf and undp dakar backed bank mission was fielded in dakar from 3 to 18. Download pdf the 2001 constitution of senegalas amended language. The board also concluded the 2016 article iv consultation2 with senegal. Senegals geography is mostly flat, and the northern border is formed by the senegal river. Archived from the original pdf on 30 september 2015. Bruch and others published constitutional environmental law. Following the proclamation of our independence, the republic of senegal unanimously adopted a new constitution on 25 august 1960 and has established all the institutions necessary to enable it fully to exercise its national and international responsibilities. It was approved by 94% of voters, leading to early parliamentary elections taking place in april 2001. This code of ethics separates mali from cote divoire, senegal, burkina faso, and benin.
Download pdf the 2001 constitution of senegal as amended language. The proposed changes to the constitution were approved by 62% of voters. President wade has advanced a liberal agenda for senegal, including privatizations and other marketopening measures. Constitution of the republic of senegal 2001, as amended to 2012 english. The victory of the opposition in 2000 2001 thus led to a major restructuring of. After the war, it was joined with burundi to become a belgian league of nations mandate, under the name ruandaurundi. The republic of senegal was formally proclaimed on september 5, 1960, with. It created a parliamentary system for senegal with a bicephalist executive. Senegal 1960present university of central arkansas. Articles 8 and 15 of the constitution of the republic of senegal 2001 provide for.
In senegal chimpanzees are rarely seen in the wild, particularly outside of protected areas, which is where the present study was conducted on the basis of nest census findings n436. The 1963 constitution explicitly recognized the role. Senegal officially the republic of senegal is a country in west africa. Table of contents preamble title i general provisions. Decolonization american english or decolonisation british english is the undoing of colonialism, the latter being the process whereby a nation establishes and maintains its domination on overseas territories. The judiciarys independence is enshrined in malis constitution, and malian law.
The constitution of the democratic republic of the congo, 2005 1 table of contents preamble title i general provisions chapter 1 the state and sovereignty chapter 2 nationality title ii human rights, fundamental liberties and the duties of the citizen and the state chapter 1 civil and political rights. Senegals political landscape is marked by oneparty dominance. The official language of the republic of senegal is french. The climate is sahelian, but there is a rainy season. Senegal, an acbf and undp dakar backed bank mission was fielded in dakar from 3 to 18 october 2004 for the preparation of this country governance profile cgp which drew on the banks policy documents and guidelines specifically those on good governance, government documents and. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996200111. Unclassifiedfouo senegal cultural field guide senegal is a diverse west african nation approximately the size of south dakota and home to more than 36 ethnic groups and languages. Articles 21 and 22 of the constitution adopted in january 2001 guarantee access to education. Senegal has a long tradition of active cooperation with the international community, and attentiveness to international concerns about human rights. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 199620011121chapter 6. The constitution guarantees equal rights to the political parties including.
From 1890 to 1916, rwanda was part of german east africa. Senegal has, through its poverty reduction strategy prs, implemented integrated policies and programmes, using an all. A constitutional referendum was held in senegal on 7 january 2001. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 199620011121chapter 5. Jul 29, 20 2 an acting president has the responsibilities, powers and functions of the president. Evaluation of cidas senegal program from 2001 to 2010 by supporting senegals strategy in the education and popular economy sectors. Constitution of the republic of senegal 2001, as amended. Constitutional council, supreme court, court of auditors.
Constitution of the republic of rwanda world digital library. The concept particularly applies to the dismantlement, during the second half of the 20th century, of the colonial empires established prior to world war i. Lhistoire constitutionnelle du senegal est sans conteste riche et complexe. Constitution of the republic of senegal adopted on 7 january 2001. Constitution of the republic of senegal adopted on 7 january 2001 preamble the sovereign people of senegal, deeply attached to their fundamental cultural values which constitute the cement of national unity. Senegal macroeconomic policy budgetary and monetary policy in february 2001, the imf approved the third year of a poverty reduction and growth facility launched in 1998, evidence of the international funding agencies satisfaction with senegals ontarget macroeconomic performances and wellcontrolled budgets since 1995. Before god and before the senegalese nation, i swear to faithfully fulfill the charge of the president of the republic of senegal, to scrupulously observe and have observed the provisions of the constitution and of the laws, to consecrate all my abilities forces to defend the constitutional institutions, the integrity of the territory and. Considering that the new constitution of the republic of rwanda was adopted by rwandan citizens in the referendum of may 26, 2003 as confirmed by the supreme court in its ruling no. Senegals most important sectors, the agriculture and fertiliser sector were integrated in the project proposals.
Testing is a mix of incompetition at world rugby organised events, as well as outofcompetition testing, which can occur during a specified onehour time slot designated by a player. The republic of senegal is a former french colony in the western flank of africa. Malian rules of judicial ethics library of congress. Annual disbursements more than tripled from 2001 to 2010. We bring together information on the legal frameworks for the right to information from more than 100 countries. On 4 april 1959 senegal and the french sudan merged to form the mali federation. Senegal cultural field guide senegal is a diverse west african nation approximately the size of south dakota and home to more than 36 ethnic groups and languages.
Les conditions dans lesquelles les partis politiques et les. Senegal is one of the most democratically developed and stable states in subsaharan africa. Senegal has previously had three other constitutions. Jump to navigation jump to search 1996 as at 21 november 2001. Senegals constitution of 2001 with amendments through 2016. Senegal is a secular state, as defined in its constitution. Approximately 34 percent of the population lives below the poverty.
World rugby organises the rugby world cup every four years, the sports most recognised and most profitable competition. Constitution of the republic of senegal adopted on. The world rugby anti doping programme includes testing at the under 19 and under 21 level, sevens and senior 15 a side. Neighboring countries include the gambia, guinea, guineabissau, mali, and mauritania. Senegal government constitution, flag, and leaders. It also organises a number of other international rugby competitions, such as the world rugby sevens series, the rugby world cup sevens, the world under 20 championship, and the pacific. Jul 29, 20 constitution of the republic of south africa, 199620011121chapter 6. Wade was the last president to be elected to a 7year term. Legislative elections were held on april 29, 2001, and the pds won 89 out of 120. Convinced of the will of all citizens, both men and women, to embrace a common destiny through solidarity, work and patriotic commitment.
In 1916, during world war i, it was occupied by belgian troops from the neighboring belgian congo. Table of contents preamble title i general provisions citizen. Senegals constitution of 2001 with amendments through 2009. Republic of senegal country governance profile report country operations department west region march 2006. Even more provocatively, he argued that since the constitution of 2001 went into effect during his first term, his initial mandate did not count towards the new twoterm limit and that he was. Bunyi kenyatta university kenya a case study prepared for a regional training conference on improving tertiary education in subsaharan africa. Interventions that increase enrol ment of women in african. Loi constitutionnelle n 201610 du 05 avril 2016 portant. Senegal s constitution of 2001 with amendments through 2009.
An important change was shortening of the presidential term from seven years to five years. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 constitution first amendment act of 1997 constitution second amendment act of 1998 constitution third amendment act of 1998 constitution fourth amendment act of 1999 constitution fifth amendment act of 1999 constitution sixth amendment act of 2001 constitution seventh amendment act of 2001. Republic of senegal to membership in the united nations. The senegalese constitution of january 7, 2001, in article 6 amended by the constitutional act no 200834 of august 7, 2008, stipulates that, among the institutions of the republic, the supreme court, according to article 88 of said constitution, exercises the judicial power in conjunction with the constitutional council, the court of auditors, and the courts and tribunals. This document is the first constitution of the republic of rwanda, proclaimed in november 1962.
Articles 21 and 22 of the constitution adopted in january 2001 guarantee access. Voters were asked whether they approved of a new constitution. Desserts are very rich and sweet, combining native ingredients with the. About senegal officially known as the republic of senegal country in west africa. A new draft constitution, which eliminated the position of prime minister and. President wade has advanced a liberal agenda for senegal, including privatizations and. This is the socio political context in which the constitutional reforms that eventually resulted in a new constitution in january 2001 can be understood.
Leopold senghor was elected president of independent senegal in 1960. Senegal is a country in western africa with an atlantic ocean coastline. Interventions that increase enrol ment of women in african tertiary institutions by grace w. Box 1 innovations introduced by the constitution of 7 july 2001. World rugby is the world governing body for the sport of rugby union. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 199620011121. Senegal got a new constitution in 1963 with a purely presidential system and a. The 2012 amendments refer to footnote 2 available only in french. Senegal, a small, semiarid nation on west africas atlantic coast, has long been viewed as. Constitution of the republic of senegal of january 22, 2001 wipo. Given the fundamental law of the republic of rwanda as amended to date, especially the arusha peace agreement in its part on powersharing in its article 41, and in its part on miscellaneous issues and final provisions in its article 22. Under the terms of the 2001 constitution, future presidents will serve for 5 years and be limited to two terms. This study drew on the draft eia guidelines in the national environmental laws, namely law no. Instead of combining their forces, the various opposition parties.