Communiqué du Conseil des Ministres du Mercredi 7 Janvier 2026
The Council of Ministers was held on Wednesday, January 7, 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
At the start of the Council meeting, the Head of State extended his New Year's greetings to the members of the Government, the entire Administration, the Defense and Security Forces, the Diaspora, and all the vital forces of Senegal. He then focused his remarks on the following points:
Accelerating the implementation of public policies, programs and projects in the territories
The President of the Republic notes that his message to the Nation on December 31, 2025, made it possible to take stock of the State's achievements and to put into perspective the major programs, projects and investments.
Reminding the Government of the requirement for results in the execution of validated sectoral policy letters, he asks the Prime Minister to provide a monthly update on the state of implementation of the legislative and regulatory agenda and the Government Action Plan for 2026.
The Head of State insists on improving household purchasing power, sustained recovery of the national economy, revitalization of the infrastructure, construction, building and public works sectors, as well as high value-added export sectors such as horticulture, tourism, fishing and arts and crafts.
He notes that the year 2026 should be dedicated to revitalizing national solidarity and amplifying social interventions and programs, with a special emphasis on efforts in employment and the social and solidarity economy, through the strengthening of cooperatives.
Furthermore, the President of the Republic, after instructing the Prime Minister to expedite the implementation of the Territorial Hubs before the end of the first half of 2026, asks him to work on strengthening the decentralization and deconcentration of public action.
Emphasizing the need to consolidate a local state, an efficient and effective administration and the digitalization of procedures, the President of the Republic has decided to place the next Conference of Public Administrators and Managers (CAMP) under the theme of "the quality of public service" and the fifth Social Conference under that of "productivity at Work".
Furthermore, the Head of State instructed the Prime Minister to urgently accelerate the restructuring of the public sector in order to streamline the operations of government departments and the semi-public sector. He also emphasized his particular commitment to implementing health sector reforms, optimizing public financing systems, ensuring the smooth functioning of universities and public higher education institutions, developing vocational and technical training, and ensuring the successful completion of the academic year.
Furthermore, the Head of State instructed the Government to give absolute priority to young people through the coherent implementation of youth, education, and sports policies. He also stressed the government's imperative to be ready on time for the successful organization of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Finally, he asked the Prime Minister to ensure the implementation of a government communication strategy focused on a results-oriented culture and the presentation of tangible achievements.
Monitoring the peanut marketing campaign and agricultural policy prospects
Considering that the agricultural marketing campaign constitutes a crucial period in national economic and social life, the President of the Republic asks the Prime Minister to take all appropriate measures to ensure the best conditions for financing and marketing agricultural production.
He further emphasizes the imperative of a consensual overhaul of agricultural policy, based on water management, the expansion of infrastructure, the improvement of equipment and yields, the development of storage and preservation facilities for agricultural products, and a concerted review of financing and subsidy frameworks. This overhaul includes the restructuring of agricultural markets, the redefinition of the agricultural economic model, and the development of the national agribusiness sector.
Finally, the Head of State asks the Government to ensure that the draft agro-sylvo-pastoral and fisheries policy law and its implementing texts are adopted in the Council of Ministers before the end of January 2026.
Improving the Business Environment
Welcoming Senegal's ranking in the Business report In line with the World Bank's Ready 2025 initiative, the President of the Republic congratulates the Government, APIX and private sector stakeholders for their collective efforts and achievements in improving the business climate in Senegal, despite the challenging global situation.
To this end, he asks the Prime Minister and the Government to continue reforms of the business environment, to assess the effective implementation of commitments, partnerships and investments concluded during the second (2nd ) edition of the “Invest in Senegal” Forum and to prepare for the holding of the Presidential Investment Council, during the second (2nd ) half of March 2026.
Agenda of the President of the Republic
The Head of State informs the Council that he will undertake an official visit to Kuwait from January 12 to 14, 2026. Furthermore, he will participate in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on January 15, 2026.
UNDER THE HEADING OF THE PRIME MINISTER'S COMMUNICATION
The Prime Minister focused his communication on the following points:
Supervision of agricultural campaigns
The Prime Minister recalled his tour of the peanut-growing region, undertaken to assess the progress of the peanut marketing system and to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies adopted by the Government. This mission allowed for direct discussions with stakeholders (producers, economic operators, industrial oil producers, transporters, bankers, local authorities, and state technical services) and the identification of persistent operational constraints related to compliance with the minimum price, lack of financial liquidity and payment flow, the export tax, the insufficient number of collection points, and delays in unloading trucks.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the priority the Government places on the peanut marketing campaign. In this regard, the State remains fully committed to guaranteeing a fair price for producers, ensuring smooth payments, securing collection and transport routes, protecting industrial facilities, and ensuring the rigorous implementation of decisions made by the dedicated inter-ministerial councils. The Prime Minister highlighted the measures adopted by the Government in this context. For example, for SONACOS (the national peanut processing company), he decided to increase the target from 250,000 tons to 450,000 tons. Regarding financing, the Minister of Finance and Budget (MFB) secured 50 billion CFA francs, including 22 billion from the Agricultural Bank (LBA) and 28 billion from the National Bank for Economic Development (BNDE), following a money market auction.
The subsidy for manufacturers will be granted to those who can demonstrate direct sourcing from collection points and at the minimum price. Regarding seed exports, the suspension of the 40 CFA franc/kg tax is conditional upon exporting operators demonstrating that they source their supplies exclusively from approved collection points.
The Prime Minister also requested that all necessary measures be taken to ensure the proper installation and operation of approved collection points and to mobilize all available resources to end the supply of peanut producers' organizations (OPS) through parallel channels. He advocated for a review of the sector's policy. To this end, a committee will be established to formulate proposals for Senegal's new peanut policy.
Finally, regarding the situation of rice produced in the North of the country, the Prime Minister asked the Minister in charge of Trade to present him with an operational and structured action plan for destocking and marketing.
Government guidelines for regulation between industry and trade
The Prime Minister noted that the industrial sector faces challenges such as low productivity, infrastructure deficit, weak innovation and inadequate taxation to curb unfair competition.
The import situation, marked by a massive influx of more competitive finished products directly competing with local production, has resulted in a fiscal and customs asymmetry. He therefore asked the Minister, Secretary General of the Government, in conjunction with the relevant sectoral ministries, to ensure compliance with the guidelines he has established in this context, including the development of specific regulations to create markets for locally manufactured products, the implementation of necessary corrective measures (suspension or elimination of taxes, rate reviews, etc.), and the application of the appropriate tax base and taxation at the customs border.
UNDER THE HEADING OF COMMUNICATIONS FROM MINISTERS
The Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation gave a presentation on the internal efficiency of Bachelor's and Master's degree programs within public universities.
The Minister of Youth and Sports presented a communication on the Athlete Education Programme and the Anti-Doping Strategy of the Youth Olympic Games.
The Minister of Industry and Trade gave a presentation on the market situation and the marketing of agricultural and food products.
UNDER LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY TEXTS
The Council examined and adopted the draft law establishing and setting the rules for the organization and operation of the National Media Regulatory Council (CNRM).
UNDER INDIVIDUAL MEASURES
The President of the Republic has taken the following decisions:
On behalf of the Presidency of the Republic
Mr. Moustapha DJITTE , Magistrate, payroll number 602 388/E, is appointed Director General of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARCOP);
On behalf of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
Mr. Mababa DIAGNE, Full Professor, payroll number 106 014/D, is appointed Rector of the Amadou Mahtar MBOW University, replacing Professor Ibrahima CISSE, who has been granted his retirement pension rights;
Mr. Papa DIOP, Professor of Computer Science, payroll number 720 793/D, is appointed Director of the Center for Networks and Information Systems at the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, replacing Mr. Seydina Moussa NDIAYE;
Mr. Chérif Saloum DIATTA, Teacher-Researcher, payroll number 107 451/H, is appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Authority for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, replacing Mr. Amadou SADIO;
Mr. Mouhamadou Moustapha SARR, Teacher-Researcher, payroll number 108 837/C, is appointed Director of the Higher Institute of Professional Education of Diamniadio, replacing Mrs. Mbossé NDIAYE GUEYE.
Marie Rose Khady Fatou FAYE,
Secretary of State to the Prime Minister,
Head of Institutional Relations,
Government Spokesperson
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Sinon moustapha djitte était deja directeur de larcop non ?
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