President of the Republic of Senegal |
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Term length | 5 years, renewable once |
Inaugural holder | Léopold Sédar Senghor |
Formation | 6 September 1960 |
The President of Senegal is the head of state of Senegal. According to the 2001 Constitution, the president is elected for a 5-year term; this was changed back to the pre-2001 seven-year term in 2008, though incumbent president Macky Sall has stated he wants to have it reverted to five-year terms.
The following is a list of Presidents of Senegal, since the country gained independence from France in 1960.