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Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala is a former South African Navy admiral. She later became a Member of Parliament for the Economic Freedom Fighters.[1]
Early life and education
She was born in Soweto[2] and later joined Umkhonto we Sizwe in exile in Angola. On her return to South Africa she completed a politics and drama degree at the University of Cape Town and an honours degree in criminology.[2]
Naval career
She joined the South African Navy on 1 April 1997[2] and became the first woman to be promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) when she assumed the post of Director of Fleet Force Human Resources at Fleet Command on 1 January 2004.[2] She later resigned after she was convicted by a military court for fraudulently reporting the theft of a laptop. The missing laptop was never found and she denied fabricating the theft.[3]
Political career
She entered parliament as a member of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) following the 2014 general election.[4]
On 3 June 2015 she joined the United Democratic Movement (UDM), and was immediately tasked as a party National Organiser. In December 2015, she was elected deputy president of the UDM. In late September 2016, she left the UDM, citing her desire to pursue further education, however commentators claim that she fell out with Holomisa.[5]
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COUNCIL OF MINISTERS MEETING OF THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025
PRESS RELEASES - 2025 JULY 03
The Head of State, His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE, chaired the weekly Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Palace of the Republic. The President of the Republic took the opportunity of the advent of the new Muslim year (1447 Hijri) to extend his best wishes for a happy and prosperous year to the Islamic Ummah and to present his warmest greetings to Senegal’s Muslim community as they prepare to celebrate Tamkharite.
The Head of State reviewed the adoption of the 2025 Revised Finance Law, the smooth conduct of the budget orientation debate, and the prospects for economic recovery. He commended the serene and lawful execution of this exercise, in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the proper functioning of the Republic’s institutions. In this regard, he congratulated the Government and the National Assembly for their thorough preparation and the quality of the debates, which shed light on the overall state of public finances, as well as the State’s investments and social interventions in implementing the National Transformation Agenda. He urged the Prime Minister to continue efforts to improve public financial management, emphasizing productive investments, the gradual clearance of domestic debt, and the development of the private sector. In this unprecedented economic recovery effort, the Head of State reaffirmed his commitment to significantly improving the business environment to meet the highest international standards.
On this note, he stressed the need for the Prime Minister to closely monitor the preparations for the upcoming Invest in Senegal Forum, scheduled for October 7 and 8, 2025, with strong involvement from the national private sector. Additionally, he underscored the importance of reviewing national financing mechanisms and instruments for greater coherence and efficiency. To this end, he tasked the Minister of Finance and Budget, the Minister of Economy, Planning, and Cooperation, and the Minister attached to the Presidency in charge of monitoring and evaluating the Senegal 2050 National Transformation Agenda Vision, under the Prime Minister’s supervision, to propose a strategy for the operational rationalization of public financing instruments (CDC, FONSIS, FONGIP, BNDE, BHS, LBA, FONAMIF, DER/FJ, etc.). This strategy will foster, in an innovative spirit, a consolidated endogenous economy by optimally mobilizing national resources.
In the current international context marked by uncertainty and financial market volatility, it is imperative to rely primarily on our own strengths, particularly through the successful implementation of the new agricultural and food sovereignty policy, strategic control of the energy sector, accelerated industrialization, the valorization of local potential, and the development of natural resources in high-labor-intensity sectors and value chains. In this phase of public governance, it is also essential to further mobilize national and international economic actors and all components of public and parastatal administrations.
To conclude this chapter, the President of the Republic invited the Prime Minister to ensure, starting now, the proper preparation of the 2026 Finance Bill in line with validated priorities and programs. Addressing the new strategy for international cooperation and the promotion of public-private partnerships (PPPs), the Head of State reminded the Government that the vision of a sovereign, just, and prosperous Senegal hinges on a policy of cooperation, partnership, and financing based on openness, mutual respect, the preservation of national interests, and the realization of win-win partnerships.
To this end, he congratulated the Prime Minister and his delegation for the successful preparation and exceptional outcome of their friendly and working visit to the People’s Republic of China. He instructed the Prime Minister to ensure, alongside the relevant Ministers and public and private stakeholders, the diligent follow-up and swift implementation of all agreements, commitments, and projects concluded during this significant visit. In the same vein, he directed the Minister of Economy, Planning, and Cooperation to finalize the reorientation of the national private sector development strategy in alignment with the State’s political and economic priorities.
Furthermore, he emphasized the need to develop a framework document for international cooperation and partnerships to enhance interministerial management of international cooperation and ensure the coherent, rational, and pragmatic implementation of public-private partnerships in each sector, taking into account the territorialization of high-potential job-creating projects in the Poles. The organization of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games and the promotion of sports among young people should facilitate the development of functional, standardized sports infrastructure across the national territory, particularly in municipalities.
The President of the Republic tasked the Minister in charge of Sports, in collaboration with the Minister of Finance and Budget, to accelerate the implementation of the national sports infrastructure construction program, with a focus on speeding up works planned for the Youth Olympic Games and resuming stalled construction projects. Additionally, he urged the Minister in charge of Sports to work with the relevant ministries and all public (local authorities, SOGIP, OGIS, federations, ONCAV, etc.) and private stakeholders to define, based on the infrastructure’s status, a regulatory governance framework for sports facilities. He also requested the Prime Minister and the Minister in charge of Sports to expedite the adoption of the Sports Charter at the next Council of Ministers meeting.
Regarding his diplomatic agenda, the Head of State reviewed his participation from June 30 to July 2, 2025, in Seville, Spain, at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development. This visit provided an opportunity for the President of the Republic to reiterate Senegal’s commitment to inclusive multilateralism and to call for a reform of global financial governance, greater equity and justice in debt management, access to financing, and a revamped international tax system.
In his communication, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Senegal’s strong tradition of commitment to international economic cooperation based on traditional values, openness, national sovereignty, good neighborly diplomacy, the strengthening of ties with traditional partners, and the pursuit of opportunities with new partners. The Prime Minister provided an update on his working and friendly visits to Africa and Asia.
He also recalled the presidential directive entrusting him with the mission to enhance cooperation with countries and entities in the Near and Middle East and the rest of Asia. To better address these new responsibilities, a draft decree on the organization and functioning of the Prime Minister’s Office proposes the establishment of a dedicated unit. This unit aims to improve the coordination of our international partnerships, contributing to the management of international relations and the promotion of exchanges, particularly in economic, social, cultural, and environmental areas. This new structure will strengthen our economic diplomacy, more effectively support our private sector, and promote transparency for sustainable and sovereign development. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of bringing an innovative approach to our diplomacy.
In this regard, the proposed twinning project between Chinese provinces and Senegal’s eight territorial poles is a perfect illustration. The Prime Minister addressed the tragic events recorded in Cambérène and Rosso, which resulted in loss of life. The Defense and Security Forces have the primary mission of ensuring the safety of people and property and maintaining public order. However, this mission must steer clear of any acts of torture or degrading, inhumane treatment that could affect the population. In line with the President of the Republic’s instructions, the Prime Minister tasked the Ministers in charge of the Interior and the Armed Forces with conducting an audit to be submitted no later than November 30, 2025, and a comprehensive review of the training of the Defense and Security Forces to reconcile, for all types of operations, the rigor of public force with the requirements of citizens’ rights and dignity in defining engagement rules.
ON THE MINISTERS’ COMMUNICATIONS:
The Minister attached to the Presidency in charge of monitoring and evaluating the Senegal 2050 National Transformation Agenda made a presentation on the strategic management of the National Transformation Agenda.
ON INDIVIDUAL MEASURES:
The President of the Republic took the following decisions:
At the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs:
Mr. Mamadou Moustapha LOUM, Principal Foreign Affairs Advisor, payroll number 519 434/H, previously Consul General of the Republic of Senegal in Madrid, is appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Senegal to His Excellency Mr. Jean Lucien Savi de TOVÉ, President of the Togolese Republic, replacing Ms. Rokhaya BA.
Mr. Abdoulaye BARRO, Principal Foreign Affairs Advisor, payroll number 604 450/K, previously Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to Malaysia, is appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Senegal to Her Excellency SMT Droupadi MURMU, President of the Republic of India, replacing Mr. Abdoul Wahab HAIDARA, called to other duties.
Mr. Diamane DIOME, Principal Foreign Affairs Advisor, payroll number 611 516/D, previously Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Senegal to the United Nations in New York, is appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Senegal to His Excellency Mr. Andrzej DUDA, President of the Republic of Poland, replacing Mr. Papa DIOP, called to other duties.
Mr. Abdoulaye BATHILY, Principal Foreign Affairs Advisor, payroll number 616 245/H, is appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Senegal to His Excellency Mr. Félix Antoine TSHISEKEDI TSHILOMBO, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, replacing Mr. Doro SY.
Mr. Abdoul Aziz LOUM, Principal Foreign Affairs Advisor, payroll number 624 536/Z, is appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Senegal to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, replacing Mr. Abdoulaye BARRO, called to other duties.
Ms. Ramatoulaye BA FAYE, Principal Foreign Affairs Advisor, payroll number 606 896/G, Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is appointed, concurrently with her duties, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Senegal to His Excellency Mr. Alexander STUBB, President of the Republic of Finland, with residence in The Hague.
Mr. Demba CAMARA, Economist-Planner, payroll number 516 859/B, previously First Counselor at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Senegal to the United Nations in New York, is appointed Consul General of the Republic of Senegal in New York, replacing Mr. El Hadji Amadou Ndangane NDAO.
At the Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Cooperation:
Ms. Fatimata MANGANE, Planner, specialist in public management and organizational management, payroll number 642 146/A, is appointed Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Cooperation.
Ms. Rokhaya CISSE, holder of a Master’s degree in Finance and Public Management, payroll number 624 956/B, is appointed Director of Personnel Administration at the General Directorate of Planning and Economic Policies at the Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Cooperation.
The Minister of Vocational and Technical Training, Government Spokesperson, Amadou Moustapha Njekk SARRE
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Joshua Maponga
African Science Could Have Built Modern Cities – Joshua Maponga Explains What Went Wrong https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9cLBl4oAojA7oEMR6T-tpQ/join What if Africa’s ancient knowledge had shaped the modern world? In this powerful episode, Joshua Maponga explores the untapped brilliance of African science, architecture, agriculture, and engineering — and how colonial disruption halted what could have been a self-sufficient, modern African civilization. Maponga challenges us to reclaim ancestral knowledge and recognize that African innovation didn’t begin with colonization — it was interrupted by it. 🔬 What You’ll Learn: The ignored legacy of African scientific systems How African cities could have evolved with indigenous knowledge Why Western education undervalues African intelligence The call to document and implement African-based innovation How modern development can be rooted in Ubuntu and ancient wisdom 🎙️ This isn’t about going backward — it’s about going forward the African way.
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COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2025
COUNCIL OF MINISTERS - 2025 JUNE 11
The Head of State, His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Palace of the Republic.
At the outset of his address, the President of the Republic extended his warm congratulations to Senegal’s Muslim and Christian communities for the harmonious and solidaristic celebration of Tabaski and Pentecost, marked by the success of the 137th edition of the Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage. He praised the exemplary interreligious dialogue in Senegal and instructed the Government to mobilize adequate resources to support the modernization of religious sites and the practice of worship across the national territory. He informed the Council of his decision to establish an annual national meeting with religious leaders and customary chiefs.
The thorough preparation of the agricultural campaign and the intensification of efforts to promote Senegal’s food sovereignty remain a priority of government action. The Head of State commended the bold measures taken by the Government since last year to improve the preparation, implementation, and supervision of agricultural production campaigns. Given the increased rainfall in several eco-geographical zones of the country, he urged the Government, particularly the Minister in charge of Agriculture and the Minister in charge of Finance, to expedite the provision of seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural equipment nationwide. He emphasized the need for greater involvement and strengthening of the role of community agricultural cooperatives in the setup of the agricultural production campaign framework. The President reiterated that scaling up the national seed capital reconstitution program requires strong involvement of the Senegalese Agricultural Research Institute (ISRA), a leading scientific body whose financial and human resources, as well as technical capabilities, must be significantly strengthened. An evaluation of the organization and functioning of ISRA’s technical advisory and agricultural support services is also necessary.
The President instructed the Government on the need to develop vocational training programs related to agricultural professions and to consider strengthening agricultural high schools or training centers for agricultural trades, similar to the National Higher School of Agriculture, which serves as a foundation for training agricultural engineers. Additionally, he reminded the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Livestock of the urgency to develop a special program to enhance agricultural infrastructure and update the mission statements of the National Company for the Development and Exploitation of Lands in the Senegal River Delta and the Senegal and Falémé River Valleys (SAED), the Agricultural and Industrial Development Company of Senegal (SODAGRI), and the Textile Fiber Development Company (SODEFITEX). This aims to improve the planning of rice, cereal, cotton, and high-value commercial and consumption crops. He urged the Government to intensify efforts to revive and expand Community Agricultural Domains and Agropoles, whose effective implementation in designated sites must be monitored within the framework of the National Transformation Agenda. In the same vein, the Head of State called on the Government to enhance the involvement and mobilization of youth in agricultural development and the promotion of food sovereignty.
To this end, he instructed the Government, particularly the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Livestock, the Minister in charge of Youth, and the State Secretary for Cooperatives and Farmer Support, to take all necessary measures for the successful organization, in Dakar, from August 30 to September 5, 2025, of the 19th edition of the African Food Systems Forum under the theme “African Youth: Spearheading Collaboration, Innovation, and Transformation of Food Systems.”
To support the sustainable transformation of the national agricultural system, the President informed the Council that he will undertake an economic and working visit to the Saint-Louis region on June 12 and 13, 2025, to meet with producers and industrial stakeholders in the sector. In the same vein, he will chair the Higher Council for Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral Orientation on July 10, 2025.
Senegal is endowed with over 700 kilometers of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and exceptional maritime potential. The Head of State reminded the Government of the urgency to finalize Senegal’s new maritime policy, involving all public and private stakeholders and populations in the concerned areas. He instructed the Prime Minister to intensify the monitoring of all operational, under-construction, or planned maritime and port infrastructure with clearly identified partners. He also requested the Prime Minister to oversee the implementation of the strategy to promote the attractiveness and competitiveness of Senegal’s public and private ports and to establish a strengthened framework for evaluating the performance of national maritime and port infrastructure.
Furthermore, he emphasized the imperative to strengthen the coordination of state action at sea through the urgent construction of specialized infrastructure under the supervision of the High Authority for the Coordination of Maritime Safety, Security, and Environmental Protection (HASSMAR). The President urged the Government to continue regular consultations with artisanal and industrial fishing stakeholders, as well as scientists and researchers, to strategically manage fishing zones, marine resources, and seabeds in compliance with national laws, regulations, and international conventions. Given the critical importance of fishing in national life and the significance of ocean-related issues on the international agenda, he instructed the Prime Minister to ensure the monitoring of all matters related to the sea and the development of Senegal’s blue economy.
Tourism remains a key driver of economic recovery and job creation in designated sites and zones. The Head of State requested the Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, under the Prime Minister’s supervision, in collaboration with the Company for the Development and Promotion of Senegal’s Coasts and Tourist Zones (SAPCO), to finalize the updating of programs for developing new tourist zones to boost the sector’s recovery with the involvement of professionals, investors, and relevant stakeholders. He reiterated the urgency of holding an interministerial meeting on tourism to ensure the controlled implementation of the sector’s development agenda.
Regarding his diplomatic agenda, the President informed the Council that he will participate in the Conference on Palestine in New York from June 17 to 19, 2025, and attend the ECOWAS Summit in Abuja on June 22, 2025. Addressing the issue of strengthening capacities in public procurement management, the Prime Minister, after highlighting alarming findings from the review of contracts and agreements, particularly cases of overbilling and serious violations of procurement rules, emphasized the importance of public procurement as a means of executing state missions. Consequently, the Prime Minister stressed the need for comprehensive training of stakeholders at all stages of public procurement, with a monitoring and evaluation system for the knowledge imparted. The Prime Minister decided that the correct, efficient, transparent, and timely execution of public procurement rules now constitutes a performance criterion for all public entities and public managers. The Prime Minister requested the Minister, Secretary General of the Government, in collaboration with the Central Directorate of Public Procurement (DCMP) and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARCOP), to propose terms of reference for public procurement training with a relevant program addressing stakeholders’ concerns. Finally, the Prime Minister instructed the Minister of Finance and Budget to take all necessary measures to mobilize the funds required to support this training.
On the management of hospital emergencies, the Prime Minister reiterated that the Government places a high priority on ensuring access to quality emergency care in all healthcare facilities. He also emphasized the particular attention to be given to improving the quality of emergency reception services to provide more humane care for those in distress. Accordingly, he invited the Minister of Health and Social Action to strengthen the National SAMU system and to work in perfect synergy with the National Fire Brigade and other public and private entities operating in the sector.
MINISTERIAL COMMUNICATIONS:
The Minister of Youth, Sports, and Culture provided an update on the monitoring of ongoing works in preparation for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026.
The Minister of Agriculture, Food Security, and Livestock reported on the status of pre-base seed production for cereals and legumes for the 2025-2026 agricultural campaign.
INDIVIDUAL MEASURES: The President of the Republic took the following decisions:
At the Prime Minister’s Office:
Mr. Mbaye Sene, holder of a state medical degree, is appointed Executive Secretary of the National Council for Nutrition Development (CNDN), replacing Dr. Aminata Diop Ndoye.
At the Ministry of Infrastructure and Land and Air Transport:
Mr. Laurent Sina, a consultant in quality management systems, is appointed Director of the National Reference Laboratory for Building and Public Works (LNR-BTP), replacing Mr. Chérif Balde.
At the Ministry of Finance and Budget:
Ms. Souadou Drame, Economist, payroll number 619 499/J, is appointed Director of Budget Programming, a vacant position.
Mr. Serigne Cheikh Mbeguere, Planning Advisor, payroll number 603 378/E, is appointed Director of Public Expenditure Authorization, replacing Mr. Samba Fall, who has been called to other duties.
Mr. Boubacar Camara, Senior Civil Administrator, payroll number 616 278/H, is appointed Director of Administration and Personnel at the General Directorate of the Budget, replacing Mr. Abdourakhmane Ba, who has retired.
At the Ministry of Fisheries, Maritime, and Port Infrastructure:
Mr. Baba Tall, Logistics Expert, is appointed Director of the Senegalese Maritime Activities Consortium (COSAMA), replacing Commander Mactar Fall.
At the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum, and Mines:
Mr. Mbaye Sene, holder of a master’s degree in accounting and finance, is appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Senegal Mining Company (SOMISEN), replacing Mr. Mamadou Bamba Ndiaye.
At the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital Technology:
Mr. Serigne Ahmadou Bamba Sy, Centralien Engineer and Project Management Expert, is appointed Secretary General of the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital Technology, replacing Ms. Fatou Bintou Ndiaye.
At the Ministry of Industry and Commerce:
Mr. Abasse Boubou Ndiaye, holder of a degree in project management, is appointed Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Senegalese Agency for Industrial Property and Technological Innovation (ASPIT), replacing Mr. Lakhbouss Diakhate.
At the Ministry of National Education:
Mr. Assane Sow, Secondary School Teacher, payroll number 644 051/J, is appointed Director of the National Institute for Study and Action for Development (INEADE), replacing Mr. Alioune Badara Diop.
Minister of Vocational and Technical Training, Government Spokesperson, Amadou Moustapha Njekk Sarre
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COUNCIL OF MINISTERS MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
COUNCIL OF MINISTERS - 2025 MAY 21
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, His Excellency President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye presided over the weekly Council of Ministers meeting at the Palace of the Republic. In his opening remarks, the President issued a strong call to all political actors and the nation’s stakeholders for inclusive participation and the success of the national dialogue on the political system, which he will inaugurate on May 28, 2025.
He instructed the Minister of the Interior, in collaboration with his office and the General Facilitator, to ensure the invitation of representatives from all stakeholders (political parties, civil society, trade unions, employers’ organizations, religious and customary authorities, youth and women’s organizations, etc.) and to oversee the smooth organization of the proceedings.
The Head of State emphasized the crucial role the Senegalese diaspora must play in implementing the National Transformation Agenda. He extended warm congratulations to Senegalese abroad for their significant contributions to the country’s political, economic, social, and cultural influence. He urged the Government to prioritize addressing the administrative concerns of the diaspora (issuance of national identity cards, passports, consular and social documents, pension payments, and support for their social rights) as well as their suggestions and proposals. He invited the Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs and the Secretary of State for Senegalese Abroad to take all necessary measures to provide accessible services to compatriots living abroad through sustained mobilization of diplomatic and consular missions.
Furthermore, the President requested the Government to further promote the skills, expertise, and multisectoral know-how of the Senegalese diaspora and to support their projects and investments in alignment with the priorities of the National Transformation Agenda. This aligns with the enhanced promotion of the Tabax Senegal digital platform (www.tabaxsenegal.sn), which should be better publicized among Senegalese abroad. In this regard, he directed the Prime Minister to restructure, for greater efficiency, the mechanisms for guiding, supporting, and financing the projects and economic activities of Senegalese abroad, particularly the Fund for Supporting Senegalese Abroad (FAISE).
Given the paramount importance he attaches to compatriots living abroad, the President instructed the Government to make appropriate arrangements for the organization, in December 2025 in Dakar, of the first edition of the National Diaspora Day. This major national event will provide an opportunity to highlight and capitalize on all diaspora initiatives to strengthen a sovereign, just, prosperous Senegal anchored in the core values of solidarity, inclusion, and national unity.
The Head of State stressed the importance of preparing for the upcoming budget orientation debate scheduled at the National Assembly before the end of June 2025. This event before the national representation must allow the Government to present the new economic, budgetary, and financial strategy of the State, while accelerating the implementation of reforms and programs aimed at the sustained transformation of the country across all sectors.
He instructed the Prime Minister, in collaboration with the Minister of Economy, Planning, and Cooperation and the Minister of Finance and Budget, to ensure thorough preparation for the budget orientation debate, particularly the concerted finalization of the multi-year budgetary and economic programming document, marking a fundamental step in consolidating transparency in public finance management.
Additionally, he highlighted to the Prime Minister the need to oversee activities related to the “Invest in Senegal” forum scheduled for October 7-8, 2025, in alignment with the country’s strategy for international cooperation and the promotion of win-win partnerships. The President addressed the strategic repositioning of the cashew sector in the national economy, particularly in the Casamance region, where cashew marketing constitutes a major economic activity.
He urged the Government, particularly the Minister of Trade, to take all necessary administrative, logistical, and security measures to ensure the smooth conduct of this campaign. He also reminded the Government of the need to strengthen private initiatives for local cashew processing to reposition this sector within the national industrialization strategy. On his diplomatic agenda, the Head of State informed the Council that he will visit, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, alongside his counterpart from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) platform.
In his remarks, the Prime Minister highlighted the national significance of the Tabaski holiday as a major religious event. To this end, an interministerial council was dedicated to its preparation, resulting in directives to ensure optimal conditions for the national market’s supply of sheep.
Previously, through a circular letter addressed to relevant Government members, the Prime Minister had taken measures to ease the control of trucks and vehicles transporting sheep, exempt them from duties and taxes, allow three shepherds per truck to monitor the animals, and strengthen public safety and health security at all sales points and along the sheep trade circuit.
The Prime Minister, pleased with the proper implementation of his directives, urged the Ministers of the Armed Forces, Public Security, Finance, and Local Authorities to ensure consistent and nationwide compliance with government prescriptions. He noted that, as of May 18, 2025, the sheep market had 406,592 heads, against a national target of 830,000, representing a 48.99% achievement rate three weeks before the holiday. The situation is also satisfactory regarding the functional setup of sales points, with a target of 278 official points set by regional governors. He highlighted favorable trends in the onion and potato markets. Ultimately, the Prime Minister instructed the Ministers to ensure the effective implementation of all measures until the set deadline. On the issue of national solidarity, the Prime Minister closely monitors the deployment of public assistance instruments for vulnerable groups to enable them to celebrate Tabaski with dignity.
The Prime Minister reported on his friendly and working visit to Burkina Faso at the invitation of his Burkinabe counterpart, Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo. During this visit, he was received by President Ibrahim Traore, to whom he conveyed a message of fraternity from his Senegalese counterpart, President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye. He also participated in the inauguration ceremony of the mausoleum of President Thomas Sankara, an iconic figure of pan-Africanism. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Burkinabe people for their warm welcome.
MINISTERIAL COMMUNICATIONS:
The Minister of Urban Planning, Local Authorities, and Territorial Development presented a mid-term review of consultations on the deployment of territorial hubs.
LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY TEXTS:
The Council reviewed and adopted:
The draft decree establishing and setting the organizational and operational rules of the National Institute of Oil and Gas (INPG);
The draft decree establishing and setting the organizational and operational rules of the National Air Transport Council (CNTA).
INDIVIDUAL MEASURES:
The President of the Republic made the following decisions:
Ministry of Finance and Budget:
Mr. Abdou Karim Sock, Planner, registration number 616 020/M, is appointed Director of Budget Control, replacing Mr. Bakar Faye, who is retiring;
Mr. El Hadji Amadou Coulibaly, Senior Civil Administrator, registration number 603 929/G, is appointed Director of Equipment and Administrative Transit, replacing Mr. Amadou Tidiane Fall, who is assigned to other duties;
Ms. Stéphanie Ange Pélagie Diouf, Civil Administrator, registration number 661 349/G, is appointed Director of Pensions, replacing Mr. Abou Aw, who is assigned to other duties;
Mr. Abou Aw, Planning Advisor, registration number 516 574/H, is appointed Director of Payroll, replacing Ms. Stéphanie Ange Pélagie Diouf, who is assigned to other duties.
Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture:
Mr. Hugues Diaz, Cultural Affairs Advisor, registration number 515165/I, is appointed Director of Arts, replacing Ms. Khoudia Diagne;
Mr. Ibrahima Barry, holder of a Master’s in Development, specializing in Cultural Industries Management, registration number 662022/B, is appointed Secretary General of the Doudou Ndiaye Coumba Rose Grand Theater, replacing Ms. Fatou Gueye Sidibé Diallo;
Ms. Oumy Diakhaté, Literature Professor, registration number 610 904/H, is appointed Director General of the Daniel Sorano National Theater Company, replacing Mr. Ousmane Barro Dione.
Minister of Vocational and Technical Training, Government Spokesperson: Amadou Moustapha Njekk Sarre
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COUNCIL OF MINISTERS MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025
COUNCIL OF MINISTERS - 2025 APRIL 23
The Head of State, His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE, presided over the weekly Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Palace of the Republic.
At the start of his address, the President of the Republic extended the Nation’s condolences and expressed his compassion to the Catholic community following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Pope Francis was a man of faith and peace, deeply committed to social justice, particularly in defending the most vulnerable. In the context of Easter celebrations, he conveyed his warm congratulations to the Christian community and prayed for a Senegal of peace, prosperity, and solidarity.
The Head of State addressed the issue of advancing research and innovation within the national transformation agenda. The ambition for a sovereign, just, and prosperous Senegal places research, development, and innovation at the core of public policy design and implementation. To this end, he instructed the Minister in charge of Research and Innovation to finalize, by the end of June 2025, a comprehensive mapping of research and innovation, detailing available infrastructure and equipment, as well as the national human capital engaged in the public and private sectors.
The President directed the Prime Minister, the Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation, and the Ministers responsible for Economy, Industry, and Digital Affairs to validate, by the end of August 2025, a national research and innovation policy document involving public and private stakeholders, academics, researchers, industrialists, and other relevant parties.
He also tasked the Prime Minister with ensuring coherence and oversight of ministerial investment programs in research, promoting innovation, and aligning them with the country’s sectoral needs. The Head of State emphasized the critical importance of leveraging research outcomes and innovation capacities in sectoral policy frameworks, industrial, digital, and technological strategies, as well as in programs and projects. He further highlighted the importance of state support for creating technology companies and research laboratories, adequately strengthening engineering schools and research institutes, and providing tailored funding and support for research and innovation development.
To this effect, the President instructed the Prime Minister, the Minister in charge of Research, and the Minister of Finance and Budget to streamline all public funding and grants for research under a National Fund for Research and Innovation Development, with new mechanisms for resource mobilization and allocation through performance-based contracts with clear, targeted objectives.
In this regard, he directed the Prime Minister to establish a National Research and Innovation Council to implement a new, endogenous research and innovation policy aligned with the highest international standards. To conclude this topic, he commended the remarkable participation of the Senegalese delegation at the 50th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, held from April 9 to 13, 2025, and extended his heartfelt congratulations to the award winners.
The President revisited the issue of enhancing Senegal’s attractiveness and optimizing transparent procedures to accelerate program and project implementation. The competitiveness and appeal of the national economy are top priorities. He instructed the Government that the effective deployment of the National Transformation Agenda requires perfect mastery of administrative and procurement procedures, as well as all actions to ensure the timely completion of infrastructure, programs, and projects funded through the state budget and public-private partnerships. He also tasked the Prime Minister with finalizing reforms to the Investment Code and ensuring public institutions process credible private investment files swiftly, transparently, and in line with the priorities of the Senegal 2050 Vision.
In the same vein, he called on the Prime Minister to work on certifying procedures, particularly within the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARCOP) and the Central Public Procurement Directorate (DCMP), to expedite file processing while ensuring transparency.
The Head of State reiterated to the Government, trade unions, employers’ organizations, and all the nation’s vital forces his unwavering commitment to dialogue and consultation as a governance method. In the context of strengthening tripartite social dialogue (State, Employers, Unions), he instructed the Minister in charge of Labor to provide an update on the process of concluding the National Pact for Social Stability, the handling of trade union demands ahead of Labor Day on May 1, 2025, and the insights and recommendations from the 2024 labor market statistics report.
Finally, the President informed the Council that he will preside over the opening ceremony of the fourth Social Conference on Thursday, April 24, 2025, themed around youth employability and employment. At the start of his address, the Prime Minister emphasized that ongoing accountability operations, in line with the President’s electoral commitments, are a democratic imperative. He noted that such exercises must go hand in hand with actions to build a strong, sovereign, and prosperous nation through a national resurgence to address numerous challenges amid critical public finance conditions.
To this end, he informed the Council that the Government will soon present to the Senegalese people and technical and financial partners a structured, detailed, and costed recovery plan aligned with the National Systemic Transformation Agenda.
The Prime Minister then focused on addressing the issue of street children and public begging and vagrancy in general. Regarding street children, he expressed the Government’s deep concern over this serious violation of children’s rights, as guaranteed by Senegal’s Constitution and various international texts.
He recalled Senegal’s initiatives, such as the “Child Protection Strategy,” the “Zero Street Children” Project, and the “Daara Modernization Program,” which have not yielded the expected results. A new paradigm is thus needed within the Senegal 2050 Vision, which places children’s futures at the heart of promoting quality human capital and social equity.
The goal is to permanently remove children from the streets and ensure their socio-economic reintegration. In this regard, the Prime Minister submitted a proposal from the Minister of Family and Solidarity to the President for organizing a National Conference on Early Childhood to propose concrete, sustainable, and context-appropriate solutions in synergy with all stakeholders, based on identifying obstacles to eradicating the phenomenon of street children.
Based on the President’s directives, he instructed the Minister of Family and Solidarity to make appropriate arrangements for the successful organization of this conference, in collaboration with the Ministers of Justice, Health and Social Action, Education, and Interior and Public Security. Addressing public begging and vagrancy, the Prime Minister deplored their persistence despite dissuasive legal frameworks and dedicated bodies. He recalled relevant legal provisions criminalizing begging, vagrancy, and the exploitation of others’ begging, as well as protecting victims and endangered children.
On this basis, he tasked the Ministers of Justice, Family, Interior and Public Security, Armed Forces, and Foreign Affairs with submitting, by the end of October 2025, a response strategy for the President’s approval. This strategy should cover, among others:
Child begging, through operationalizing the Special Minor Protection Brigade to identify parents or guardians of minors found on the streets for prosecution;
Foreign begging, through consultation mechanisms with countries of origin for the organized return of their nationals and the application of deportation measures upon conviction.
MINISTERIAL COMMUNICATIONS:
The Minister of Vocational and Technical Training, Government Spokesperson, reported on the progress of construction and equipment projects for vocational training centers;
The Minister of Industry and Commerce addressed PROMOGEN and efforts to combat market fires;
The Minister of Labor, Employment, and Institutional Relations discussed the fourth Social Conference on employment and employability in Senegal, preparations for International Labor Day, and progress on the Social Stability Pact.
LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY TEXTS:
The Council reviewed and adopted:
A draft decree establishing and setting the organization and functioning rules for the Support Committee for Steering the National Higher Education, Research, and Innovation Transformation Agenda (CAP-ANTESRI);
A draft decree on the commercialization of food for infants and young children.
INDIVIDUAL MEASURES:
The President of the Republic made the following decisions:
At the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs:
Mr. Mouhamed KONATE, Foreign Affairs Advisor, payroll number 606 883 I, appointed Deputy Secretary General at the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, replacing Mr. Malick DIOUF, called to other duties;
Mr. Babacar BA, Civil Administrator, payroll number 611 532 B, appointed Director of African Integration and Pan-Africanism at the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, and Head of the ECOWAS National Office;
Mr. Talla GUEYE, Foreign Affairs Advisor, payroll number 624 531 E, appointed Director of African Bilateral Cooperation at the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs;
Mr. Mamadou Mounsir NDIAYE, Foreign Affairs Advisor, payroll number 624 499 D, appointed Director of International Organizations 4 at the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, replacing Mr. Pierre FAYE, called to other duties;
Ms. Cathy DIAGNE THIOYE, Foreign Affairs Advisor, payroll number 624 487 E, appointed Director of Asia, Pacific, and Middle East at the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, replacing Mr. Ousmane DIOP, called to other duties;
Mr. Abdoulaye KEITA, Foreign Affairs Advisor, payroll number 624 500 C, appointed Director of Europe, America, and Oceania at the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, replacing Mr. Ousmane Camara DIONGUE, called to other duties;
Mr. El Hadji Abdoul Karim CISSE, Economist with a Master’s in Statistical and Econometric Methods, appointed Director of Senegalese Abroad at the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs.
Minister of Vocational and Technical Training, Government Spokesperson, Amadou Moustapha Njekk SARRE
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Sonnet 116 de Shakespeare
La version connue du sonnet 116
Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments; love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove.
O no, it is an ever-fixèd mark
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wand'ring bark
Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.
Love's not time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle's compass come.
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom:
If this be error and upon me proved,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved.
La traduction (de François-Victor Hugo)
N’apportons pas d’entraves au mariage de nos âmes loyales. Ce n’est pas de l’amour que l’amour qui change quand il voit un changement, et qui répond toujours à un pas en arrière par un pas en arrière.
Oh ! non ! l’amour est un fanal permanent qui regarde les tempêtes sans être ébranlé par elles ; c’est l’étoile brillant pour toute barque errante, dont la valeur est inconnue de celui même qui en consulte la hauteur.
L’amour n’est pas le jouet du Temps, bien que les lèvres et les joues roses soient dans le cercle de sa faux recourbée ; l’amour ne change pas avec les heures et les semaines éphémères, mais il reste immuable jusqu’au jour du jugement.
Si ma vie dément jamais ce que je dis là, je n’ai jamais écrit, je n’ai jamais aimé.
Un sonnet de Shakespeare jusque-là méconnu vient d’être découvert dans un manuscrit du XVIIe siècle Article de Ingrid Boinet
Une rare copie manuscrite du Sonnet 116 de Shakespeare a refait surface dans un manuscrit du XVIIe siècle. Le texte, bien différent de la version connue jusqu’à présent, éclaire sur le contexte politique de l’époque.
L’œuvre de William Shakespeare (1564-1616) continue d’intriguer, même plus de 400 ans après sa mort. Le poète et dramaturge de génie a laissé derrière lui un héritage littéraire immense, mais aussi de nombreuses énigmes. La récente découverte d’une version manuscrite du Sonnet 116 à Oxford le prouve une fois de plus, rapporte BBC News. Le texte, mis au jour par Dr Leah Veronese dans un recueil du XVIIe siècle, révèle des modifications étranges. Voici pourquoi.
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« Let me not to the marriage of true minds ». Ce vers vous parle-t-il ? Les passionnés de l’œuvre shakespearienne reconnaîtront sans doute le Sonnet 116 publié en 1609, l’un des sonnets d'amour les plus célèbres du dramaturge.
Mais récemment, Dr Leah Veronese, spécialiste en littérature anglaise du début de l'ère moderne à l'université d'Oxford (Angleterre), a révélé dans la revue Review of English Studies avoir découvert une nouvelle version. Une rare copie écrite à la main retrouvée dans le Bodleian MS Ashmole 36, 37, un manuscrit du XVIIe siècle conservé à la bibliothèque Bodléienne d’Oxford.
Cette miscellanea (ndlr, un recueil de textes variés) appartenait à Elias Ashmole, un homme politique anglais et fervent partisan de la monarchie durant la guerre civile anglaise (1642-1646). La richesse du manuscrit et l’absence de mention de Shakespeare expliquent qu’il soit passé inaperçu jusqu'à présent. C’est à la lecture du célèbre vers que l’experte a reconnu le sonnet.
Une chanson politique
Niché entre des textes politiquement engagés — des chants de Noël interdits aux poèmes satiriques — se trouvait donc le fameux Sonnet 116. Sa particularité ? C’est la deuxième version manuscrite connue de ce poème, mais surtout, celle-ci a été modifiée et transformée en chanson sur une musique du compositeur Henry Lawes. Plus précisément, certains passages ont été modifiés et sept vers ont été ajoutés.
Pour la professeure, cette transformation n’est pas anodine. Elle suggère que ces changements pourraient avoir une portée politique et religieuse, en lien avec la guerre civile anglaise qui opposait alors royalistes et parlementaires. Ce poème, initialement une réflexion sur l’amour inébranlable, pourrait ainsi avoir été réinterprété comme une déclaration politique et un appel à la loyauté envers la monarchie.
Pour rappel, de 1642 à 1651, l'Angleterre a connu trois guerres civiles entre le roi Charles Ier et le Parlement. Ce dernier finit par gagner et condamna Charles Ier à mort en 1649. Un régime républicain régna ensuite pendant onze ans avant que le fils de Charles Ier ne soit rétabli sur le trône. Ce texte nous offre à la fois un aperçu des enjeux durant cette période troublée et un meilleur exemple de réutilisation politique des écrits de Shakespeare.
Sonnet 116 de Shakespeare
La version connue du sonnet 116
Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments; love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove.
O no, it is an ever-fixèd mark
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wand'ring bark
Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.
Love's not time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle's compass come.
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom:
If this be error and upon me proved,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved.
La traduction (de François-Victor Hugo)
N’apportons pas d’entraves au mariage de nos âmes loyales. Ce n’est pas de l’amour que l’amour qui change quand il voit un changement, et qui répond toujours à un pas en arrière par un pas en arrière.
Oh ! non ! l’amour est un fanal permanent qui regarde les tempêtes sans être ébranlé par elles ; c’est l’étoile brillant pour toute barque errante, dont la valeur est inconnue de celui même qui en consulte la hauteur.
L’amour n’est pas le jouet du Temps, bien que les lèvres et les joues roses soient dans le cercle de sa faux recourbée ; l’amour ne change pas avec les heures et les semaines éphémères, mais il reste immuable jusqu’au jour du jugement.
Si ma vie dément jamais ce que je dis là, je n’ai jamais écrit, je n’ai jamais aimé.
La version récemment découverte dans le manuscrit Bodleian
Selfe blyndeinge Error seize all those minds
Whoe with false Appellations call that loue
Which alters when it alterations finds
Or with the moouyr hath a power to moue
Not much unlike the Hereticks pretence 5
That Cytes true Scripture, but perverts the Sence.
Noe, loue is an ever fixed marke
That lookes on tempests but is never shaken
It is the starr to euery wonderinge barke
Whose worths unknowne, although his height be taken 10
Noe Mountebancke, with eye deludeinge flashes
But flaming Martir in his holy Ashes
Loues not tymes Foole, though Rosy lipps and Cheekes
Within his bendeinge sickles compasse come
Loue alters not with his breafe hours & weekes 15
But beares it out, euen to the Edge of doome
If this be Error, and not truth approu’d
Cupids noe god, nor noe Man euer lou’d
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