Executive Branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Macky Sall | Alliance for the Republic | 2 April 2012 |
| Prime Minister | Abdoul Mbaye | Independent | 3 April 2012 |
The president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term. The prime minister is appointed by the president. The 2001 constitution introduced a two-term limit for the president. Abdoulaye Wade, after initially saying he was bound by the two term limit, now argues that his first term was under the old constitution, and he is eligible to stand again.
The Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister in consultation with the president
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