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Decree No. 2017-459, issued on March 20, 2017, establishes the application modalities for Law No. 2016-32 (the Mining Code) in Senegal. It provides a comprehensive regulatory framework for the entire lifecycle of mining titles, including prospecting, research, exploitation, and artisanal mining, while aligning Senegal's mining regime with regional standards from UEMOA, ECOWAS, and the African Union.

Decree n° 2019-1841 defines the responsibilities of Senegal's Minister of Petroleum and Energy, covering the regulation of hydrocarbon extraction, the management of energy security and electricity coverage, and the promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency.

This document is an excerpt from the Official Journal of the Republic of Senegal dated July 30, 1977. Its primary focus is Decree No. 77-563, which establishes the regulatory measures for implementing Law No. 76-67 of July 2, 1976, regarding expropriation for public utility and other public utility land operations. The decree details the administrative procedures for public utility inquiries, the composition of conciliation and land evaluation commissions, and the legal process for determining expropriation indemnities.

Decree No. 2007-1455 of the Republic of Senegal defines the distribution of funds derived from fines and confiscations in economic litigation (competition and consumption). The funds are split between a common fund for Ministry of Commerce agents (33%), litigation participants (34%), department heads (8%), national directorate chief editors (8%), social works (2%), and an equipment/anti-fraud fund (15%). It replaces a 1980 decree and extends eligibility to certain officials serving outside the Ministry.

Decree No. 77-963 of November 2, 1977, establishes the organization and regulation of professions involved in the livestock and meat trade in Senegal. The decree aims to modernize the commercial circuit, reduce the number of unorganized intermediaries, and address meat shortages and price volatility exacerbated by drought.

Decree No. 95-77 of January 20, 1995, implements specific articles of Law No. 94-63 regarding prices, competition, and economic litigation in Senegal. It establishes the legal framework for price regulation, the administration of anti-dumping and countervailing duties, and the process for pecuniary transactions to resolve economic infractions.

Decree No. 2016-540, issued by the President of the Republic of Senegal on April 20, 2016, appoints Moustapha TOURE as a Commissioner-member of the Commission de Régulation du Secteur de l'Electricité (CRSE).

Decree n° 2016-542 appoints Ibrahima SARR as the President of the Commission de Régulation du Secteur de l’Electricité (CRSE) in Senegal.

The provided text consists of excerpts from the Official Journal of the Republic of Senegal, featuring three distinct legal instruments from early 1995: regulations on the collection of fines and seizures by the Ministry of Internal Trade, Decree No. 95-132 liberalizing access to various professions, and Decree No. 95-177 liberalizing the importation of sugar.

The report examines the interaction between ICCAs and international and national laws, finding that while international instruments and some national policies show progress, systemic gaps and discriminatory implementation continue to threaten these areas. It highlights the critical need for the recognition of customary land rights, self-determination, and integrated socio-ecological legislation to support community-led conservation.

The briefing examines the systemic threats facing TICCAs, highlighting a widespread lack of legal recognition for customary land rights and traditional governance. While noting positive developments in international jurisprudence and specific national programs—such as Australia's Indigenous Protected Areas and Namibia's Communal Conservancies—it argues that state legislation often remains discriminatory, fragmented, and exclusionary. The document provides comprehensive recommendations for legal reform, the adoption of human rights standards, and the implementation of non-legal support mechanisms to ensure the resilience of indigenous-led conservation.

The African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) project, implemented by a consortium including Natural Justice, Oxfam, and others, has worked in Senegal from May 2021 to December 2025 to democratize climate debate and promote inter- and intra-generational climate justice. Key achievements include the creation of six influential networks for women, youth, and local officials, the production of 18 community narratives (podcasts, videos, and comics), and the legal empowerment of communities facing extractive industries. The project has facilitated community participation in national policies such as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and the National Adaptation Plan, while supporting legal actions and the recognition of Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas (ICCAs) in biodiversity legislation.

Law No. 76-67 of July 2, 1976, regulates the expropriation of real estate for public utility and other land operations in Senegal. It replaces Law No. 66-01 of January 18, 1966, with the goal of accelerating procedures and establishing a more equitable system for calculating expropriation indemnities, specifically by limiting the state's payment of value increases resulting from public action.

Law No. 2008-59 of September 24, 2008, establishes the legal framework for the public service of drinking water and collective domestic wastewater sanitation in Senegal. It organizes the service across urban and rural areas, distinguishing between 'conceded centers' and 'non-conceded centers' to account for the social nature of water in rural populations. The law defines the roles of the delegating authority (the State), the delegates (public or private entities), and the regulatory mechanisms used to ensure service continuity, financial viability, and performance.

This document consists of two distinct parts: a set of signature pages and an annex related to a global research network agreement (RDG), and Law No. 2010-01 of January 20, 2010, which establishes the Office du Lac de Guiers as a public industrial and commercial establishment in Senegal to manage the Lake Guiers water resources.

Loi n° 2014-10 of February 28, 2014, establishes the Customs Code of Senegal, replacing the 1987 code to align with international standards (WTO, WCO), regional agreements (UEMOA, OHADA), and the revised Kyoto Convention. The law defines the legal framework for the movement of goods, the powers of customs agents, the classification of customs offenses, and the procedures for dispute resolution and recovery of duties.

The document is a comprehensive legal code detailing the rules for obligations in Senegal. It covers the general theory of contracts, tort law (delicts), the extinction of obligations, and specific contracts such as sales, leases, and insurance. It specifically incorporates the OHADA Uniform Acts for commercial sales, commercial intermediaries, and the sale of business assets to ensure regional harmonization of business law.

The document is Law No. 65-51 of July 19, 1965, which establishes the Code of Obligations of the Administration in Senegal. It defines the legal framework for administrative contracts, distinguishing them from private law contracts, and outlines the rules for their formation, execution, and termination. It also addresses the liability of the administration toward third parties and users outside of contractual relationships.

Law No. 2004-06 of February 6, 2004, establishes the Investment Code of Senegal, replacing the 1987 code to improve competitiveness and transparency. It defines eligible sectors, provides legal guarantees for investors, and outlines specific customs and tax incentives for new enterprises and extension projects to promote job creation and regional development.

Law No. 2006-16 of June 30, 2006, modifies the 1965 Code of Obligations of the Administration (COA) in Senegal to align it with the Public Procurement Code (CMP) and UEMOA directives. The law updates procedures for public procurement, establishes an independent regulatory authority, and defines legal frameworks for public service delegations and partnership contracts.