On the sidelines of the Conference of Ministers of Education of French-speaking countries, held in Dakar, Senegal, Djibouti's Minister of National Education and Vocational Training, Mustafa Mohamed Mahmoud, met with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday, October 23, 2026. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in education and exchanging experiences between French-speaking countries.
The two leaders discussed efforts to develop education systems, improve education quality, and increase academic achievement. They also reviewed the results of the Program for the Analysis of Education Systems (PASEC), which aims to evaluate education systems and provide data for informed decision-making.
The meeting provided an opportunity for Minister Mahmoud to highlight Djibouti's commitment to strengthening education cooperation with French-speaking countries. He emphasized the importance of learning from successful experiences in education development to improve learning outcomes and provide more equitable education opportunities for all students.
President Faye and Minister Mahmoud also explored ways to address challenges facing education systems in their respective countries. They discussed strategies for improving education quality, increasing access to education, and enhancing teacher training.
The Conference of Ministers of Education of French-speaking countries brought together education ministers from around the world to discuss common challenges and share best practices in education. The conference provided a platform for ministers to exchange ideas and experiences on education development and reform.
Djibouti's participation in the conference reflects its commitment to international cooperation in education and its desire to learn from other countries' experiences in education development. The meeting with President Faye was an important opportunity for Minister Mahmoud to strengthen bilateral ties with Senegal and explore new avenues for cooperation.
The discussions between Minister Mahmoud and President Faye demonstrated the shared commitment of Djibouti and Senegal to improving education outcomes and providing high-quality education to their citizens. The two countries are expected to continue their collaboration in education, with a focus on achieving tangible results and improving learning outcomes.
Key points
- Djibouti's Education Minister met with Senegalese President to discuss cooperation in education.
- The meeting focused on enhancing education systems, improving quality, and increasing academic achievement.
- The two countries are expected to continue their collaboration in education, focusing on achieving tangible results and improving learning outcomes.
