Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE presided over a Council of Ministers meeting on October 28, 2026, at the Palace of the Republic. The meeting covered several key issues, including the upcoming Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026. President Faye welcomed all delegations and participants to Senegal, highlighting the significance of the event. He emphasized the importance of ensuring the smooth execution of the sports and cultural agenda.
President Faye engaged the government, state services, and the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organizing Committee (COJOJ) to guarantee the successful hosting of the event. He also called on the population to extend a warm welcome to guests during the two-week competition. The President expressed his wish for the Senegalese delegation, "Team Senegal," to succeed, having handed over the national flag to them on October 26, 2026.
The President also addressed the continuity of public powers, economic recovery, and social stability. He instructed the Prime Minister to take necessary measures for the systematic implementation of integrated public policies, programs, and projects. This includes evaluating the implementation of the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES) and the deployment of projects in priority sectors.
President Faye emphasized the need to accelerate projects in various sectors, including health, education, and infrastructure. He also highlighted the importance of apportioning the internal debt and financing agricultural and horticultural campaigns. Furthermore, he instructed the Prime Minister to assess the progress of the New Technological Deal and rationalize public and parapublic sectors.
The President discussed the development and promotion of national craftsmanship. He met with Presidents of Chambers of Crafts and their national union, reiterating his commitment to making craftsmanship a pillar of national entrepreneurship. President Faye instructed the government to take measures to reposition craftsmanship in the national transformation agenda.
President Faye emphasized the need to modernize and strengthen the infrastructure and logistics of Chambers of Crafts. He also instructed the Prime Minister to hold an interministerial council on the development of craftsmanship by the end of 2026. Additionally, the President discussed the reinforcement and transformation of civil security.
The President had inaugurated the 15th Company of Firefighters on October 24, 2026, in the Diamniadio urban pole. He considered this an act that symbolizes his commitment to strengthening civil protection and modernizing disaster risk prevention and management devices. President Faye congratulated the Minister of Interior and Public Security on this development.
Key points
- President Faye emphasizes the importance of continuity of public powers and economic recovery.
- The President highlights the significance of the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026.
- President Faye instructs the government to develop and promote national craftsmanship.
