Conseil Des Ministres Sénégal 10 Septembre 2026: Faye Outlines Reforms, Territorialization

• The Senegalese Council of Ministers, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, met on September 10, 2026, to outline key strategic priorities.
• Directives included strengthening household purchasing power, managing public finances, and ensuring optimal public service presence nationwide.
• The government plans to accelerate high-impact sectoral projects, including education, food sovereignty, industrialization, and universal access to basic services, with a focus on territorialization of policies.
• President Faye mandated a review of housing loan modalities and emphasized the strategic importance of the Plan Diomaye pour la Casamance for national transformation.
• Significant resource increases were directed for the Centre national d’Action Antimines au Sénégal (CNAMS) to secure agricultural sites in Casamance.

President Faye issued clear directives, emphasizing the critical need for the Prime Minister to ensure the effective implementation of all announced sectoral reforms and actions.

The Senegalese Council of Ministers convened exceptionally on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Palais de la République, under the leadership of His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, President of the Republic. During this significant session, President Faye extended his commendations to the Prime Minister for the impactful General Policy Statement delivered before the National Assembly, as well as to the entire government for their clear strategic roadmap and the comprehensive nature of their proposed reforms and projects.

President Faye issued clear directives, emphasizing the critical need for the Prime Minister to ensure the effective implementation of all announced sectoral reforms and actions. These measures are designed to address the legitimate aspirations of the populace. Key imperatives outlined included bolstering household purchasing power, exercising strategic control over public finances, optimizing state organization and expenditure, and guaranteeing an effective and pervasive presence of public services across the entire national territory. These Bassirou Diomaye Faye directives underscore a commitment to responsive and efficient governance.

A central focus of the Conseil des ministres Sénégal 10 septembre 2026 meeting was the imperative to intensify the territorialization of public policies in Sénégal. This strategy mandates the active involvement of elected officials and local community stakeholders in the design, execution, and subsequent monitoring and evaluation of government projects. The President called for an accelerated revival of high-impact sectoral initiatives, targeting crucial areas such as citizenship, education, and professional and technical training.

Further directives aimed at improving the connectivity of production zones, fostering national food sovereignty, and advancing industrialization efforts. Special attention was given to creating employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for youth and women through the development of agropoles, special economic zones, and the solidarity economy. The President also highlighted the importance of enhancing population well-being by strengthening universal access to essential services like water, electricity, and digital connectivity, alongside improving the quality of healthcare provision. In a tangible demonstration of this commitment, the President noted the recent acquisition of 153 medicalized ambulances, intended to significantly enhance patient care nationwide and improve health access.

Addressing another pressing social need, President Faye underscored the urgent requirement to accelerate the deployment of programs for the development and construction of social housing, making it accessible to target populations. He specifically instructed the Prime Minister to review the current modalities for the availability of DMC loans, aligning them with the new policy aimed at promoting decent housing and habitat. This initiative forms a crucial part of the government's broader social welfare agenda.

Furthermore, the President designated the "Pôle-territoire," comprising the administrative regions of Ziguinchor, Kolda, and Sédhiou, as strategically vital for achieving the national agenda of Transformation Sénégal 2050. He emphasized its priority status for revitalizing national economic and social activities. In this context, he highlighted the profound significance of launching the Plan Diomaye pour la Casamance (PDC), which is envisioned as a comprehensive, integrated sustainable development program specifically tailored for this natural region.

To ensure the effective realization of the Plan Diomaye pour la Casamance, President Faye issued a clear mandate to the Prime Minister to undertake all necessary measures for evaluating the current state of implementation across all its constituent components. This comprehensive assessment is crucial for tracking progress and identifying areas for further intervention.

In a direct financial directive, the President instructed the Prime Minister, alongside the Minister of Economy, Finance, and Plan, and the Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese Abroad, to ensure a substantial increase in resources allocated to the Centre national d’Action Antimines au Sénégal (CNAMS). This CNAMS Sénégal financement is intended to intensify efforts aimed at securing targeted villages and agricultural production sites within the region, thereby facilitating safe and productive economic activity.

This communiqué outlines the Senegalese government's strategic priorities and directives, which will likely lead to new legislative, regulatory, and administrative actions across various sectors. Lawyers and compliance officers should monitor upcoming decrees, regulations, and funding allocations related to public procurement, investment in the Casamance region, housing finance, and sector-specific reforms to advise clients on emerging opportunities and compliance requirements.

Source: Original reporting via government communiqué