Key Highlights
- President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE chaired the Conseil des Ministres on November 5, 2025.
- The President announced the preparation of the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, highlighting infrastructure and security measures.
- The Prime Minister emphasized the government’s efforts in water supply and education policies.
- Ministers discussed various sectors including agriculture, hydraulic management, and health care.
Preparations for Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026
President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE presided over the Conseil des Ministres on November 5, 2025. The meeting focused primarily on the upcoming Youth Olympic Games (JOJ) scheduled for Dakar from October 31 to November 13, 2026. FAYE highlighted the importance of the event as a national showcase and emphasized the need for timely infrastructure development and security measures.
On October 31, 2025, President FAYE launched the official mascot “AYO” at the presentation ceremony.
This was followed by an inspection tour on November 2, 2025, where he visited ongoing construction projects for accommodation sites and sports facilities. He instructed relevant government bodies, the Organizing Committee of JOJ, public institutions, and private companies to ensure that all necessary infrastructure is completed within the stipulated timeframe and with the best possible quality, safety, and sustainability.
Government Policies and Initiatives
The Prime Minister’s communication on November 4, 2025, detailed several key government initiatives. The President called for enhancing social and solidary economy by accelerating cooperative approaches across the national territory. He also stressed the importance of addressing poverty, vulnerability, inequality, and social exclusion.
Efforts to increase employment in 2026 were highlighted as a priority.
Additionally, FAYE urged his government to focus on improving rice self-sufficiency through better agricultural practices and efficient marketing systems for local rice production. This includes transforming and quickly distributing the local rice via managed distribution channels.
Security and Public Services
The President also addressed recent public service initiatives, including the opening of important events such as the 19th General Assembly of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) on November 3, 2025. On November 4, he presided over the opening ceremony of the 8th edition of the International Mining Exhibition of Senegal (SIM SENEGAL 2025).
Security measures were also a significant part of the discussion. The Prime Minister reported on successful operations conducted by administrative and security forces from July to October 2025, covering public safety, civil protection, cross-border security, drug trafficking, cattle rustling, illegal mining, wood trafficking, traffic violations, homelessness, floating neighborhoods, and clandestine migration.
Ministerial Communications
The Agriculture Minister addressed the ongoing agricultural campaign for 2025-2026. The Hydraulics and Sanitation Minister provided an interim report on flood management during winter 2025. The Secretary of State to the Prime Minister, responsible for government relations, outlined the opening of the 2025-2026 parliamentary session and the examination of the initial budget law (LFI) for 2026 by the National Assembly.
The detailed discussions during this Conseil des Ministres underscored the comprehensive approach taken by Senegal’s government in various sectors, from sports to economy, security, and social initiatives. These measures aim not only to prepare for major events like the Youth Olympic Games but also to foster sustainable development and improve the lives of citizens.
