Senelepress communiqué du Conseil des ministres présidé par Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE, 29 juillet 2026

• The Council of Ministers met on July 29, 2026, to discuss key points presented by President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE.
• The government emphasized the importance of taking necessary measures for the Magal de Touba celebration and supporting the development of Touba.
• The President instructed ministers to evaluate the 2025-2026 academic year and engage necessary measures to optimize student orientation and new bachelors' guidance.
• The government committed to enhancing the role of sciences and technologies in the education system and increasing the Académie nationale des Sciences et Techniques du Sénégal's intervention means.

The President emphasized that this event has been inscribed on the national list of cultural heritage to be preserved and promoted since 2025.

The Council of Ministers met on July 29, 2026, at the Palais de la République, presided over by President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE. The President presented a communication focused on several key points.

In his address, the President highlighted the importance of taking necessary logistical and security measures for the upcoming Magal de Touba celebration on August 2, 2026. He emphasized that this event has been inscribed on the national list of cultural heritage to be preserved and promoted since 2025.

The President also announced his visit to Touba from July 26-27, where he paid a courtesy visit to Serigne Mountakha Bassirou MBACKE, Khalife general of the Mourides. He reiterated the government's commitment to supporting the development of Touba, particularly in sectors such as hydraulics and sanitation.

The President instructed Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo to oversee the implementation of programs and projects related to the sustainable development of the Touba-Mbacké agglomeration.

The government's priorities and initiatives outlined in the communiqué may have implications for companies operating in Senegal, particularly those involved in education or innovation projects. The President emphasized the importance of transforming the national education system through a consensual approach.

He instructed ministers to evaluate the 2025-2026 academic year and engage necessary measures to optimize student orientation and new bachelors' guidance. The President also announced his intention to preside over the ceremony for awarding prizes to winners of the Concours general on July 30, 2026.

The government's commitment to innovation and scientific research is evident in its plans to increase the Académie nationale des Sciences et Techniques du Sénégal's intervention means. The President emphasized the need to enhance the role of sciences and technologies in the education system.

The communiqué highlights the government's focus on supporting the development of Touba, particularly in sectors such as hydraulics and sanitation. This commitment may have implications for companies operating in Senegal, particularly those involved in education or innovation projects.

The President's emphasis on transforming the national education system through a consensual approach reflects the government's priority on improving education outcomes. The government's plans to enhance the role of sciences and technologies in the education system may also impact companies involved in research and development.

Overall, the communiqué provides insight into the government's priorities and initiatives, which may have significant implications for companies operating in Senegal.

This development may have implications for companies operating in Senegal, particularly those involved in education or innovation projects, as they should be aware of the government's priorities and initiatives outlined in the communiqué.

Source: Original reporting via Le communiqué du Conseil des ministres du mercredi 29 juillet 2026