The Council of Ministers was held on Wednesday, April 15, 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:

Strengthening social dialogue and evaluating the Social Stability Pact for inclusive and sustainable growth

The President of the Republic considers the promotion and consolidation of social stability a priority of government action. He commends the Government's efforts to fulfill its commitments, particularly the exceptional regularization of administrative and statutory situations in the education and health sectors, and to ensure the signing of the Social Stability Pact for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth with employers and trade unions. The Head of State emphasizes the importance of ongoing monitoring of the national social barometer regarding reported social conflicts and strike notices. He instructs the Government to take the necessary steps to publish, before April 30, 2026, a White Paper on the handling of grievances raised by trade unions and an evaluation of the first year of implementation of the aforementioned Pact.

Furthermore, the President of the Republic is instructing each minister to review sectoral social demands in order to focus energies on the proper functioning and quality of public service, user satisfaction, and the improvement of efficiency and productivity at work.

Finally, the Head of State asks the Prime Minister and the Minister in charge of Labour to prepare the organisation of the 5th Social Conference on the theme of "Productivity at work" and to ensure that the ceremony for receiving the grievances of the trade union federations is held under the best conditions on May 1, 2026 at the Palace of the Republic.

Consensual transformation of the healthcare system and pharmaceutical sovereignty

The President of the Republic notes that access to quality healthcare remains a major concern for the population. To this end, he calls for a social review to ensure systematic control over the management of healthcare personnel and the quality operation of healthcare facilities and structures.

He indicates to the Government the urgency of accelerating the adoption of a new health map to ensure the optimal coverage of the national territory with health infrastructure, integrating complementary personnel, services and technical platforms, and to pay particular attention to the finalization of the work, the launch and the commissioning of the new health infrastructure.

He further requests that the Government prepare the consensual deployment, under the supervision of the Prime Minister, of a special training and capacity-building plan for all staff working in healthcare facilities. This interministerial management tool must include the modernization of faculties, institutes, and schools for training medical and technical staff, taking into account the application of the LMD system.

Furthermore, after emphasizing the urgent need to finalize and implement the new reform of public health institutions in order to establish exemplary medical, technical, administrative, and financial governance of health structures, the Head of State asks the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene:

- to take the necessary steps for the upcoming adoption of the Health Code;

- to initiate the strategic reorientation of the health system towards a dynamic of promoting medical prevention and public hygiene;

- to strengthen the human resources and means of intervention of the National Hygiene Service;

- and to prepare the inclusive organisation of National Consultations on medical prevention and public hygiene, before the end of September 2026.

Finally, the President of the Republic instructs the Prime Minister to engage, with the ministers and stakeholders involved, in a strategic reflection on the governance of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the mechanisms for sustainable financing of the health system, and to ensure adequate monitoring of the functioning of the pharmacy sector and projects promoting pharmaceutical sovereignty in Senegal.

Preparation for the 2026 agricultural campaign and modernization of agriculture and livestock farming

Speaking about his visit to the 26th International Fair of Agriculture and Animal Resources (FIARA) 2026, the President of the Republic reiterated the paramount importance he attaches to the vital sectors of Agriculture and Livestock. After congratulating the organizers, he asked the Government to strengthen its support for this major sub-regional and continental event, reminding them that the modernization and development of the agricultural sector are essential to guaranteeing food sovereignty and the well-being of the population.

Furthermore, addressing the start of the rainy season, the Head of State asks the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock and the Secretary of State for Cooperatives and Peasant Support to take all appropriate measures, under the supervision of the Prime Minister, for a good preparation of the 2026 agricultural production campaign, in particular the timely provision of seeds, inputs, agricultural equipment and financing for producers and other operators.

He also asks the Prime Minister and the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock:

- to take all necessary steps for the adoption, before the end of May 2026, in the Council of Ministers, of the draft law on agro-sylvo-pastoral and fisheries policy and the draft decree implementing the Pastoral Code;

- and to ensure a proper supply of sheep to the national market, in anticipation of the Tabaski festival.

Development of school and university sport

Magnifying Senegal's victory at the U15 Africa Cup of Nations School Football in Zimbabwe, the Head of State congratulates the players, the administrative and technical staff of the national football team for this exceptional performance, which confirms the excellence of Senegalese football, across all categories.

In this context, he asks the Prime Minister to implement, with the relevant ministers and stakeholders, a special inclusive program for the development of sport in schools, public universities and higher education institutions, in order to value and promote, at the grassroots level, all sporting disciplines.

Agenda of the President of the Republic, followed by integration, cooperation and partnerships

The Head of State informs the Council that he will chair the Conference of Ambassadors and Consuls General of Senegal on April 18, 2026. He also announces that he will chair the opening ceremony of the 10th Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa on April 20, 2026, the theme of which is: “Africa facing the challenges of stability, integration and sovereignty: what sustainable solutions?”

UNDER THE HEADING OF THE PRIME MINISTER'S COMMUNICATION

The Prime Minister presented his statement on the following points:

Reform of the National Printing Office

The Prime Minister stated that, within the framework of reforms aimed at implementing the policy of national sovereignty, streamlining public spending, modernizing the State, and securing official documents, the establishment of a new, modern, and efficient National Printing Office has become an imperative of good governance. He presented its history before analyzing the current situation of this institution, which, institutionally, is an administrative public service under the supervision of the General Secretariat of the Government, with partial financial autonomy for collecting its own revenue.

For the Prime Minister, despite the small size of the workforce, the National Printing Office has a pool of quality human resources and a fleet of equipment consisting of machines of various generations, following the efforts made by the State to modernize the production tool covering the entire production chain.

Regarding the digital transformation, the Prime Minister recalls that since Law No. 2021-21 introducing a new system for the entry into force of texts, providing for the electronic publication of the Official Journal, the National Printing Office has developed the "Fatou" application, a significant step towards dematerialization.

Overall, the Prime Minister believes that while the National Printing Office, in its public service mission, rests on a foundation of core activities that give it a unique status and an undeniable competitive advantage, weaknesses remain. The Prime Minister concludes that the Printing Office's main mission is limited to publishing legislative and regulatory texts in the Official Journal (JO), such that its performance falls short of its potential, particularly due to the inadequacy of its legal status and its limited production capacity.

In light of this situation, the Prime Minister proposed a reform of the National Printing Office which, in addition to strengthening national technical and technological capacities, will consist, among other things, of:

- the establishment of a new governance framework;

- the adoption of a new economic model supported by innovative financing schemes;

- the establishment of a structured partnership with a strategic partner willing to strengthen production capacities through massive investments;

- the gradual reduction of costs related to outsourcing; - the adoption of a robust digitalization plan.

International situation and budgetary discipline

The Prime Minister noted that the situation in the Middle East, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran, is steadily deteriorating. This multifaceted crisis, he emphasized, is already impacting energy prices, the security of supply chains, and the stability of financial markets, and is placing a heavy burden on public finances.

He called on the ministers to anticipate and prepare operationally. He also authorized the Ministers of Energy and Budget to propose a timetable for implementing the finalized measures. The Prime Minister instructed the ministers to better rationalize expenditures and maintain budgetary discipline. He asked each minister to submit to him, within fifteen (15) days, a set of concrete measures for savings and redeployment within their sector.

the interministerial council on infrastructure

The Prime Minister announced that an interministerial council dedicated to infrastructure would be held between the end of April 2026 and the first half of May 2026. According to him, this initiative addresses a situation marked by significant public investments over the past twelve years, a substantial portion of which, while technically and financially complete, remains unused, sometimes for years. After identifying the causes, he concluded that these so-called "dormant" assets represent a financial and social waste, but also a genuine potential for development, particularly through recycling mechanisms such as the transfer of usage rights, concessions, long-term leases, or public-private partnerships, which would allow for the mobilization of new investment resources.

The Prime Minister noted that ongoing projects must be finalized as quickly as possible and integrated from the outset into a sustainable operation and maintenance plan. He stressed that effectively leveraging public investments already committed is an absolute necessity given the economic and social costs resulting from delays in commissioning.

Accordingly, he entrusted the organization of the Interministerial Council on Infrastructure, whose objectives he indicated, to the Minister, Secretary General of the Government, in liaison with the Operational Bureau for Coordination and Monitoring of Projects and Programs (BOSC), under the technical coordination of the Minister of Infrastructure.

With this in mind, he asked each relevant minister to submit to him, within fifteen (15) days, a comprehensive and certified inventory of completed but not yet commissioned infrastructure that could be repurposed. Based on this inventory, the Interministerial Council will assess the legal readiness of each asset, establish a commissioning schedule within six (6) months, including monitoring indicators, and identify any regulatory obstacles requiring corrective measures. Finally, the Prime Minister requested that a consolidated report be submitted to him.

UNDER THE HEADING OF COMMUNICATIONS FROM MINISTERS

The Minister of Family, Social Action and Solidarity made a presentation on the National Strategy for the Development of Systematic Membership Mechanisms (smart obligation) to Universal Health Insurance.

The Minister of Employment and Vocational and Technical Training made a communication concerning the National Employment Policy Document (NEP) 2026-2034.

The Minister of Culture, Crafts and Tourism gave a presentation on the general assembly of Culture, Crafts and Tourism.

UNDER LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY TEXTS

The Council examined and adopted:

- the draft law establishing the Labour Code;

- the draft law establishing the Social Security Code;

- the draft decree relating to the Presidential Investment Council (CPI).

UNDER INDIVIDUAL MEASURES

The President of the Republic has taken the following decisions:

On behalf of the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security

• Mr. Latyr NDIAYE , Civil Administrator, payroll number 624 554/D, formerly Prefect of the Department of Kaolack, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Ziguinchor, replacing Mr. Hamet Tidiane THIAW, who has been granted his retirement pension rights;

• Mr. Mamadou GUEYE, Civil Administrator, payroll number 608 883/K, formerly Prefect of the Department of Tivaouane, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Kaolack, replacing Mr. Latyr NDIAYE, who has been called to other duties;

• Mr. Abou SOW, Civil Administrator, payroll number 624 548/A, formerly Prefect of the Department of Saint-Louis, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Tivaouane, replacing Mr. Mamadou GUEYE, who has been called to other duties;

• Mr. Maurice Latyre DIONE, Civil Administrator, payroll number 611 935/E, formerly Prefect of the Department of Oussouye, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Saint-Louis, replacing Mr. Abou SOW, who has been called to other duties;

• Mr. Modou Mamoune DIOP, Civil Administrator, payroll number 696 365/A, formerly Prefect of the Department of Medina Yoro Foulah, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Oussouye, replacing Mr. Maurice Latyre DIONE, who has been called to other duties;

• Mr. Abdoul Wahab TALLA, Civil Administrator, payroll number 517 781/K, formerly Prefect of the Department of Malem Hodar, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Dagana, replacing Mr. Ibrahima Ismaël NDIAYE, who has been called to other duties;

• Mr. Ibrahima Ismaël NDIAYE, Civil Administrator, payroll number 624 566/C, formerly Prefect of the Department of Dagana, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Koungheul, replacing Mr. Souleymane NDIAYE, who has been called to other functions;

• Mr. Souleymane NDIAYE, Civil Administrator, payroll number 604 925/B, formerly Prefect of the Department of Koungheul, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Malem Hodar, replacing Mr. Abdoul Wahab TALLA, who has been called to other duties;

• Mr. Cheikh Ahmadou NDOYE, Civil Administrator, payroll number 626 486/H, formerly Prefect of the Department of Kanel, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Vélingara, replacing Mr. Thierno Souleymane SOW, who has been called to other duties;

• Mr. Thierno Souleymane SOW, Civil Administrator, payroll number 602 494/I, formerly Prefect of the Department of Vélingara, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Kanel, replacing Mr. Cheikh Ahmadou NDOYE, who has been called to other duties;

• Mrs. Tening FAYE, Civil Administrator, payroll number 696 367/A, formerly Prefect of the Department of Matam, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Linguère, replacing Mr. Modou THIAM, who has been called to other duties;

• Mr. Modou THIAM, Civil Administrator, payroll number 696 364/B, formerly Prefect of the Department of Linguère, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Matam, replacing Mrs. Tening FAYE, who has been called to other duties;

• Mrs. Diégui NGOM, Civil Administrator, payroll number 681 538/K, formerly Prefect of the Department of Goudiry, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Kaffrine, vacant post;

• Mr. Alsény BANGOURA, Civil Administrator, payroll number 653 091/L, formerly Deputy Governor of the Ziguinchor Region in charge of Development, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Goudiry, replacing Mrs. Diégui NGOM, who has been called to other duties;

• Mr. Sidy Guissé DIONGUE, Civil Administrator, payroll number 516 355/G, formerly Deputy Governor of the Saint-Louis Region in charge of Administrative Affairs, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Medina Yoro Foulah, replacing Mr. Modou Mamoune DIOP, who has been called to other duties;

On behalf of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation

• Mr. Cheikh DIOP, Expert in Educational Sciences, payroll number 514 074/K, formerly Technical Inspector, is appointed Inspector of Administrative and Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, replacing Mr. El Hadj Ndiaga KANE, who has been granted retirement benefits.

On behalf of the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene

• Mr. Youssouph TINE, holder of a Doctorate in Medicine and a Master's degree in Public Health, formerly Regional Director of Health (DRS) of Ziguinchor, is appointed Director General of Health (DGS), replacing Mr. Ousmane CISSE.

On behalf of the Ministry of Employment and Vocational and Technical Training

• Mrs. Rokhaya Daba DIOUF, Educational Mediator, payroll number 667 097/I, is appointed Technical Inspector at the Ministry of Employment and Vocational and Technical Training, vacant position.

Under the authority of the Ministry of Urban Planning, Local Authorities and Regional Development

• Ms. Maria Marième CISSOKHO, Engineer of Works in Land Development, Environment and Urban Management, is appointed Director of Urban Planning and Regulation at the Ministry of Urban Planning, Territorial Communities and Land Development, a vacant position;

• Mr. Mbade NGOM, a lawyer specializing in urban planning law and territorial governance, is appointed Director of Construction Regulation at the Ministry of Urban Planning, Local Authorities and Territorial Development, a vacant position;

• Ms. Rama NDAO, Geographer-urban planner, is appointed Director of Regulation and Monitoring of Housing Policies at the Ministry of Urban Planning, Local Authorities and Territorial Development, replacing Mr. Serigne Matar KA, who has been called to other duties.

Under the authority of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce

• Mr. Abdoulaye FAYE, holder of an MBA in Project Management and Specialist in Private Sector Development and Support to SMEs/SMIs, is appointed Secretary General of the Agency for the Development and Support of Small and Medium Enterprises (ADEPME), replacing Mr. Jean Marie DIOUF, who has been called to other duties.

Under the authority of the Ministry of Infrastructure

• Mr. Amadou Ciré SALL, Railway Engineer, holder of a Doctorate in mechanical design, payroll number 672 833/G, is appointed Director of Railway Infrastructures at the Ministry of Infrastructures.

Under the authority of the Ministry of Culture, Crafts and Tourism

• Mr. Mohamed Lamine DIOP, Lawyer, payroll number 720 774/A, is appointed Inspector of Administrative and Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Culture, Crafts and Tourism, replacing Mr. Baba NDOYE.

Marie Rose Khady Fatou FAYE,

Secretary of State to the Prime Minister,

Head of Institutional Relations,

Government Spokesperson