On October 28, 2026, the Senegalese President made a series of key appointments within the country's government. These appointments span multiple ministries and are aimed at bolstering the government's administrative capabilities. In the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Planning, several new directors were appointed to enhance the management of economic cooperation, partnerships, and private sector development.
Within the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Planning, notable appointments include Hahmadou Bamba Tine as Director General of Economic Cooperation and Development of Partnerships and the Private Sector. Additionally, Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Senghor was appointed as Coordinator of the Directorate General of Economic Cooperation and Development of Partnerships and the Private Sector. Other appointments in this ministry include Malick Sarr as Director of Administration and Personnel, Maam Swadu Sakho Jimbira as Director of Economic Cooperation and Partnerships, Babacar Sene as Director of Private Sector Development, and Papa Mamadou Gueye as Director of Public-Private Partnerships.
The Ministry of Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese Abroad also saw significant appointments. Mbaye Cisse, a General of Corps of the Army (2S), was appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Senegal to Canada, with residence in Ottawa. This move is expected to strengthen diplomatic ties between Senegal and Canada.
In the Ministry of Family, Social Action, and Solidarity, Mamadou Selly Ly, holder of a Doctorate in Public Health with a focus on Health Economics, was appointed as Secretary General of the Senegalese Agency for Universal Health Coverage (SEN CSU). This appointment aims to enhance the agency's role in implementing universal health coverage across Senegal.
The Ministry of Transport, Land and Air Transport saw the appointment of Abdoulaye Diop as Director General of the Fund for the Development of Land Transport (FDTT). Diop, who holds a Master's degree in Management and Strategy of Enterprises, is expected to drive the development of land transport infrastructure in Senegal.
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Crafts witnessed several key appointments. Ibrahima Badiane, with a Master's degree in Management and Enterprise Strategy, was appointed as Director General of the Grand National Theater, replacing Serigne Fall Gueye. Additionally, Hugues Diaz was appointed as Director General of Culture, while Ndeye Khoudia Diagne took over as Director of Arts. Other appointments include Fama Cisse Thiam as Director of the Book and Promotion of Reading and Oumar Diallo as President of the Supervisory Board of the Agency for the Promotion and Development of Crafts.
The Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene also underwent significant changes with the appointment of Mor Fall as President of the Administrative Council of the National Supply Pharmacy (PNA). Other appointments in this ministry include Mamadou Fall as Director of the National Antipoison Center (CNAP), Ndeye Fatou Seck as Director of Quality, Safety, and Hospital Hygiene, and Fatou Ndong Diouck as Director of the Thierno Mansour Barro Public Health Establishment in Mbour.
Key points
- The Senegalese President's appointments aim to strengthen the government's administrative capabilities across various sectors.
- Key appointments were made in the Ministries of Economy, Finance, and Planning; Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese Abroad; Family, Social Action, and Solidarity; Transport, Land and Air Transport; Culture, Tourism, and Crafts; and Health and Public Hygiene.
- The appointments are expected to drive development and enhance service delivery in their respective sectors.
