On October 28, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye of Senegal presided over a Council of Ministers meeting at the Palace of the Republic in Dakar. The meeting covered various key issues, including the upcoming Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026. President Faye expressed his satisfaction with the preparations for the event, which is set to take place from October 31 to November 14, 2026.
President Faye welcomed all delegations and participants to Senegal, emphasizing the importance of a successful event. He instructed the government, state services, and the COJOJ to ensure the smooth execution of the sports and cultural agenda. The President also highlighted the significance of the Dakar Summit on "Sport for Development," scheduled for October 31, 2026.
In his address, President Faye called on the Senegalese people to extend a warm welcome to the guests during the two-week event. He wished the Senegalese delegation, "Team Senegal," success in the competition and reiterated his appeal for national unity and collective mobilization around the success of the YOG Dakar 2026.
The President also focused on the continuity of public powers, economic recovery, and social stability. He instructed Prime Minister to take necessary measures for the implementation of policies, programs, and public projects integrated into the 2026 revised finance bill and the 2027 finance bill. President Faye emphasized the need for an integral evaluation of the implementation of the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES).
Furthermore, President Faye instructed the Prime Minister to accelerate the execution of projects in the health, education, and infrastructure sectors. He also stressed the importance of apportioning the internal debt and financing agricultural and horticultural campaigns. The President called for a review of the New Deal Technological and the rationalization of the public and parapublic sectors.
The development and promotion of national craftsmanship were also discussed during the meeting. President Faye reiterated his commitment to making craftsmanship a pillar of national entrepreneurship. He instructed the government to take measures to reposition craftsmanship and Chambers of Trades in the National Transformation Agenda Senegal 2050.
President Faye concluded the meeting by emphasizing the importance of reinforcing and transforming the civil security. He highlighted his commitment to strengthening civil protection and modernizing disaster prevention and management devices. A Council of Ministers meeting will be dedicated to the development of craftsmanship before the end of 2026.
Key points
- President Faye chaired a Council of Ministers meeting to discuss various key issues, including the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 and the development of national craftsmanship.
