COMMUNIQUÉ DU CONSEIL DES MINISTRES DU MERCREDI 11 MARS 2026
The Council of Ministers was held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, under the chairmanship of His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE, President of the Republic.
UNDER THE HEADING OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC'S COMMUNICATION
The Head of State made a statement covering the following points:
Promoting local production and local consumption
In his address, the President of the Republic emphasized that production performance in the agricultural sector necessitates the implementation of a systemic vision that integrates the restructuring of agricultural markets and distribution channels, the processing of agricultural products, the management and regulation of demand, and the promotion of local product consumption. To this end, he instructed the Government to ensure the oversight and regulation of the marketing of agricultural and horticultural products and to accelerate the implementation of the National Program for the Construction of Agricultural Product Storage and Preservation Infrastructure.
In this context, the Head of State instructed the Minister of Industry and Trade and the Minister of Agriculture to work towards signing marketing agreements to ensure the sale of agricultural products at profitable prices. He emphasized the need to intensify information and promotional campaigns for the consumption of national agricultural products, by developing a "Senegal" quality label, while also strengthening the capacities of the Food Technology Institute (ITA), particularly in its mission to promote research on cereals and horticultural products.
Finally, he emphasizes the particular attention to be paid to the creation of safety stocks for strategic foodstuffs and everyday consumer products and to price stability, before requesting an assessment of the state of application of the law on prices and consumer protection.
Development of the social and solidarity economy in the territories
Recalling that 2026 is dedicated to the social and solidarity economy, the President of the Republic emphasizes the importance and urgency of ensuring the full implementation of the mechanisms and instruments provided for by the framework law on the social and solidarity economy. To this end, in addition to establishing the National Register of Social and Solidarity Economy Enterprises, he instructs the Minister of Microfinance and the Social and Solidarity Economy to expedite the implementation of social and solidarity economy mechanisms within the framework of promoting sustainable and participatory development.
For the Head of State, it is necessary to mobilize public actors, the private sector, microfinance structures, women, young people and all the vital forces of the Nation around a national doctrine of endogenous development of the solidarity economy.
In this regard, beyond integrating the initiatives of sports and cultural associations into the new social and solidarity economy policy, he calls for improving the performance of projects combating poverty, exclusion, and vulnerability through the credibility of the National Single Registry (RNU). Furthermore, the President of the Republic notes the need to intensify the restructuring process of social protection and national solidarity programs, with a view to establishing complementarity and optimal state support for initiatives to strengthen the social and solidarity economy.
Finally, he asks the Minister of Microfinance and Social and Solidarity Economy to prepare for the holding, by the end of October 2026, of the first session of the National Council of the Social and Solidarity Economy.
Accelerating the implementation of road programs
Considering the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of roads, highways, production tracks and crossing structures as major concerns of the population and economic actors, the President of the Republic calls for the intensification of the execution of validated priority road infrastructure projects and the implementation of a new optimized National Road Scheme, consistent with the accelerated urbanization of the territory and the deployment of Development Hubs.
Senegal's diplomatic agenda and international influence
The President of the Republic reiterated that Senegal remains committed to peace, multilateralism, and African integration, before calling for the modernization of our diplomatic and consular network to strengthen the effectiveness of our foreign policy. In this context, he informed the Council that he had convened the Conference of Ambassadors, Consuls General, and Consuls of Senegal for April 18 and 19, 2026.
He also announced that our country will host, on April 20 and 21, 2026, the 10th edition of the Dakar Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, which will see the participation of several decision-makers and civilian and military actors from the African continent.
UNDER THE HEADING OF THE PRIME MINISTER'S COMMUNICATION
The Prime Minister presented his statement on the following points:
The role of human capital in social stability
The Prime Minister reiterated that human capital is essential to the nation's economic and social life. Therefore, the Government attaches paramount importance to all sectors directly linked to human development, and in particular to Education and Health. He presented an assessment of the national education and higher education sector, which is plagued by a persistent crisis stemming primarily from an overall staff shortage, a lack of sufficient and high-quality infrastructure and equipment, a deteriorating school environment, inadequate teaching and training curricula, the underrepresentation of scientific fields of study, the recurring issue of student grants, disruptions to the academic calendar, and chronic instability within the school and university system.
The Prime Minister noted that the problems in the health sector are linked, among other things, to the fragmentation of health information systems, the lack of modern infrastructure and equipment integrating digital and energy solutions, insufficient human and financial resources, and inadequate upkeep and maintenance. These are compounded by the obsolescence of the institutional and legal framework, the unequal distribution of personnel and resources, the structural dependence on imports of medicines, equipment, and other health products, underinvestment in prevention, and the weakness of the medical infrastructure, making access to quality healthcare more difficult.
According to the Prime Minister, in light of this situation, the State has made exceptional efforts, within a generally difficult context, to revitalize these vital sectors. Thus, the Government has committed to implementing the National Pact for Social Stability for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth, signed on May 1, 2025, between the Government, the Trade Unions, and Employers.
In the education and higher education sector, the Government is implementing its five-year staff recruitment plan to bolster the teaching workforce in order to ultimately meet the needs for pedagogical supervision and guarantee the continuity of public education services. Furthermore, according to the Prime Minister, significant progress has been made in expanding access, promoting inclusion and social equity, improving career management for teaching staff, enhancing the teaching profession, and strengthening teachers' capacities through universal accredited training and continuing professional development.
The Prime Minister emphasized that, in the health sector, the Government has undertaken a reorganization of sectoral programs, placing greater emphasis on prevention and health promotion initiatives. This strategic direction is accompanied by a review of the ministry's organizational chart at the central level, as well as several ongoing structural reforms, including the revision of the Public Health Code, the reform of the legal framework for mental health, and the updating of the national health map.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the significant results achieved in terms of human resources and health infrastructure, before calling on all actors and partners in the education and health systems to step up their efforts in the sole interest of the Nation.
Finally, he invited the ministers to place particular emphasis on public policies aimed at promoting human capital, to respect the commitments made on behalf of the Government, to be open to maintaining and consolidating dialogue for social stability and peace, and to spare no effort to prevent and find solutions to difficulties that arise in relations between the State and social actors.
Improving the implementation of structuring projects
The Prime Minister drew the Government's attention to the progress of three structuring projects included among the national priorities, namely the National Agropole Development Program, the Dakar West Corniche Development Project and the Rural Electrification Project.
Regarding the National Agropole Development Program, the Prime Minister reiterated that it is a major lever for our ambition of food sovereignty, the industrial transformation of territories, and job creation. He shared with the Council some of the difficulties encountered, related to the governance structure and certain operational and financial constraints. Therefore, he asked the Minister of Finance and Budget, as well as the Minister of Economy, Planning, and Cooperation, to take the necessary measures to expedite disbursements, resolve the most critical situations, particularly salary arrears, and conduct a thorough review with the African Development Bank of the options related to the Northern Agropole, with a view to a swift and sustainable decision. He also asked the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Livestock, in conjunction with the Minister of Industry and Trade, to finalize the operational framework for securing agricultural raw materials, in order to guarantee a regular, sustainable supply that meets the needs of the future processing units.
Regarding the Dakar West Corniche development project, the Prime Minister recalled its strategic importance, particularly in view of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG), Dakar 2026. He deplored its halt due to unpaid invoices, while the deadline for making the site available is approaching. Consequently, he asked the Ministers of Finance and Budget and of Infrastructure to proceed urgently with the regularization of pending invoices, in order to allow the immediate resumption of work and ensure its delivery within the prescribed deadlines.
Regarding the Rural Electrification Project led by ASER, the Prime Minister reiterated its direct contribution to the goal of universal access to electricity and the reduction of territorial inequalities. He noted that difficulties encountered in the admission and customs clearance of imported equipment are jeopardizing the project's implementation schedule and delaying the anticipated improvement in living conditions for the rural populations concerned. To this end, he asked the Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, the Minister of Finance and Budget, and the Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation to take all necessary measures to remove customs blockages, to put in place an accelerated system for processing equipment intended for the Rural Electrification Project, in compliance with the regulations in force, and to ensure close monitoring of the execution of said project until the complete resolution of the difficulties.
The Prime Minister concluded his communication by informing the Council that the Government, under its leadership, will begin a series of public communications on major issues, the first of which will take place this week, focusing on the renegotiation of agreements and contracts concluded in strategic sectors.
UNDER THE HEADING OF COMMUNICATIONS FROM MINISTERS
The Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad gave a statement on the situation in the Near and Middle East.
The Secretary of State to the Minister of Urban Planning, Local Authorities and Territorial Development, responsible for Housing, made a communication on the National Housing Project: Cities of Transformation.
UNDER LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY TEXTS
The Council examined and adopted the draft decree setting out the terms of application of Law No. 2025-16 of September 27, 2025 on the Investment Code.
Marie Rose Khady Fatou FAYE,
Secretary of State to the Prime Minister,
Head of Institutional Relations,
Government Spokesperson
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