The Government of Senegal, operates as a presidential democratic republic established on November 25, 1958. Currently led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the government consists of executive, legislative, and judicial branches, with its seat in Dakar. The president serves as both head of state and government, with a five-year term limit restored by a 2016 referendum. The unicameral National Assembly comprises 165 members serving five-year terms, with the Senate having been abolished in 2012. The highest judicial authorities include the Constitutional Council and the Court of Cassation. Administratively, Senegal is divided into 13 regions with locally appointed administrators responsible to the president. Internationally, Senegal maintains memberships in numerous organizations, including the African Union and the UN, and has historically participated in international peacekeeping efforts while serving as a regional mediator in conflicts such as the Darfur crisis.