Media coverage surrounding the ongoing constitutional revision continues to fuel significant debate in Senegal. On Monday, June 29, 2026, the national public channel, RTS 1, once again faced scrutiny after opting not to provide live broadcast of the plenary session dedicated to reviewing proposed law n°17/2026, which pertains to amending the Constitution.

This absence of live coverage immediately sparked a wave of reactions across social media, where numerous users condemned the editorial decision as selective, and potentially politically motivated. On X (formerly Twitter), comments surged within minutes of the parliamentary proceedings commencing.

Several users articulated their bewilderment regarding this choice. Others interpreted it as a deliberate tactic to sideline specific political figures from public discourse, particularly concerning the visibility afforded to interventions related to Ousmane Sonko within the institutional media landscape.

“Plenary Session – Examination of proposed law n°17/2026 on constitutional revision,” simply stated the account Maps Cissé, noting the lack of a corresponding television broadcast on the public channel. This observation swiftly escalated the online discussion.

Across social networks, comments vacillated between resignation and outright criticism. Some users remarked that “it’s no longer a surprise,” while others denounced what they saw as the normalization of such limited media treatment for institutional events of this magnitude. Messages varied widely, expressing sentiments such as a “predictable decision,” “disappointment,” or a “persistent incomprehension” regarding the public television’s role in covering national affairs.