Senegal’s Constitutional Council has rejected the interpretative bill linked to the recently passed amnesty law. The decision follows a thorough review of the bill, which had earlier been adopted by the National Assembly.

The ruling throws a wrench into President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s plans, as he was awaiting the Council’s approval before signing the law into effect.

The proposed legislation aimed to clarify and expand the scope of the initial amnesty, sparking widespread debate among lawmakers and legal experts.

With the Council’s rejection, the future of the controversial law remains uncertain, potentially reopening old political wounds.