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Senegal

Republic of Senegal

Civil law (French tradition)Unitary presidential republicReviewed· 2026-08-03
Capital
Dakar
Population
17,700,000
Languages
French, Wolof
Currency
XOF

Senegal · Courts

Court structure of Senegal

Every tier of the judiciary, what it hears, and where an appeal goes next.

The hierarchy, top to bottom

Constitutional — Conseil constitutionnel
Constitutional review and electoral disputes.
Supreme — Cour suprême
Final court of cassation for civil, criminal and administrative matters.
Appellate — Cours d'appel
Regional appellate courts.
First instance — Tribunaux de grande instance and d'instance
General civil and criminal jurisdiction.
Regional — CCJA (Abidjan)
Final interpretation of OHADA commercial law.

Every court in the hierarchy

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