The Council of Ministers was held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, under the chairmanship of His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE, President of the Republic.

UNDER THE COMMUNICATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC

The Head of State made a statement covering the following points:

Commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the Thiaroye Massacre and celebration of Senegalese Riflemen's Day

The President of the Republic informed the Council that he had received, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, the white paper on the Massacre of Senegalese Riflemen in Thiaroye, on December 1, 1944. He congratulated the Prime Minister who oversaw this work of remembrance and truth, of exceptional symbolic and historical significance. He also paid a vibrant tribute to Professor Mamadou DIOUF, who coordinated the work of the Commemoration Committee, which included the contribution of eminent historians, as well as to his team.

Recalling that the restoration of the memory of African resistance fighters and heroes remains a major axis of Senegal's Pan-African Project, the Head of State expressed his gratitude to his Kenyan counterpart, His Excellency Mr. William RUTO, following his participation, as guest of honor, in the official celebrations of his country's Heroes' Day, on October 20, 2025.

Continuing his communication, the President of the Republic asks the Government to exploit the findings, lessons, conclusions and recommendations of the white paper on the Thiaroye Massacre and to take all measures for the establishment, as soon as possible, of the Special Documentation Centre within the Thiaroye Cemetery. Finally, he invites the Prime Minister to coordinate the organisation and conduct of the activities indicated within the framework of the commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the Thiaroye Massacre, scheduled for 1 December 2025.

Conduct of the budget session and preventive management of economic and social emergencies

Recalling the submission of the draft Finance Law for the year 2026 to the National Assembly on October 15, 2025, the day of the opening of the single ordinary session of Parliament, the President of the Republic congratulates the Prime Minister, the Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation, the Minister of Finance and Budget and all members of the Government for the work carried out, with a view to building a budget for the Nation in line with the guidelines of the Recovery Plan currently being implemented and the National Transformation Agenda carried out by Vision Senegal 2050.

In this context, the President of the Republic, after noting that the budget session is a key moment for democratic dialogue, truth and transparency, asks the members of the Government to take all necessary measures to present to the National Representation, as best as possible and with a view to establishing the performance of sectoral management, the policies, programs, projects and actions to accelerate: (i) the revival of productive investment and employment; (ii) the development of the private sector; (iii) the improvement of the well-being of populations throughout the national territory.

Furthermore, the President of the Republic indicates to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation and the Minister of Finance and Budget the urgency of carrying out an evaluation of the measures and impacts of the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES) and the implementation of the National Development Strategy (SND).

In implementing the PRES, it calls on the Prime Minister to ensure: (i) control of the prices of food and everyday consumer services and the preservation of household purchasing power; (ii) social justice and the protection of vulnerable groups.

Concerted improvement of urban planning and the living environment of populations

The President of the Republic emphasizes that the inclusive and responsible management of the living environment of populations remains a fundamental element in the modernization of cities and municipalities. He instructs the Government, in this regard, to take all necessary measures to promote the development of controlled commercial urban planning, which preserves developed spaces, public safety and health, as well as the living environment of populations. In addition, the President of the Republic reiterates his commitment to accelerating the implementation of the program to modernize markets and commercial spaces.

The Head of State also requests the Minister responsible for the Environment and Ecological Transition, the Minister of Urban Planning and Local Authorities, and the Minister of Sanitation to work towards the continuous and sustainable improvement of the solid and liquid waste management system, through sustained consultations and operational frameworks for intervention between companies, services, projects and stakeholders.

Finally, the Head of State underlines the importance of adequate landscaping in cities and towns, which must make cleanliness, the modernization of public spaces and the quality of life more of a priority in their urban transformation programs.

Agenda of the President of the Republic, monitoring of integration, cooperation and partnerships

The Head of State expressed his gratitude and congratulations to his Rwandan counterpart, His Excellency Mr. Paul KAGAME, for the exceptional welcome and notable success of his state and working visit from October 17 to 19, 2025, a major turning point in the relations of friendship and cooperation between Senegal and Rwanda. He also expressed his gratitude to his counterpart, His Excellency Mr. William RUTO, for the perfect success of his official visit to Kenya from October 19 to 21, 2025.

To conclude his communication, the President of the Republic announced that he will chair, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, the first meeting of the Higher Council for Agrosylvopastoral Orientation.

UNDER THE HEADING OF COMMUNICATIONS FROM MINISTERS

The Minister of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Affairs presented a communication on the acceleration of digital inclusion in Senegal.

The Minister of Hydraulics and Sanitation provided an update on the weekly flood management situation.

The Minister of Urban Planning, Local Authorities and Regional Development made a statement on the administrative and financial audits of local authorities.

UNDER LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY TEXTS

The Council examined and adopted:

the draft decree establishing and setting out the rules for the organization and operation of the National Coordination Committee for the Fight against Money Laundering, the Financing of Terrorism and the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction;

the draft decree relating to the control and supervision of persons subject to the non-financial sector in matters of the fight against money laundering, the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (AML/CFT/FP);

the draft decree setting the fees resulting from the regulation of the pharmaceutical sector and their collection methods.

UNDER INDIVIDUAL MEASURES

The President of the Republic has taken the following decisions:

Under the Ministry of Justice:

Mr. Djibril NDOYE, Internal Auditor, holder of a Master's degree in Financial Management-Management Control-Internal Audit, is appointed Director of General Administration and Equipment at the Ministry of Justice, replacing Mr. Aliou NDIAYE.

Under the Ministry of Employment and Vocational and Technical Training:

Mrs. Djireye Clotilde COLY, Chartered Accountant, is appointed Director of Employment at the Ministry of Employment and Vocational and Technical Training, replacing Mr. Babacar SY.

Mrs. Khady MBODJ, Counseling Psychologist, payroll number 725 803/A, is appointed Director of Career Guidance at the Ministry of Employment and Vocational and Technical Training, vacant position.

Under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce

Mr. Massamba NDIAYE, Local Economic Development Engineer, is appointed Director General of the Senegalese Association for Standardization at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, replacing Mr. Abdourahmane NDIONE, who has been transferred to other functions.

Under the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security:

Mr. Amadoune DIOP, Civil Administrator, payroll number 606 107/D, previously Prefect of the Department of Gossas, is appointed Prefect of the Department of Podor, replacing Mr. Mactar DIOP, who is entitled to claim his rights to a retirement pension.

Mr. Georges Samba FAYE, Civil Administrator, payroll number 722 161/K, previously Deputy Governor of the Thiès Region in charge of Administrative Affairs, is appointed Prefect of the Gossas Department, replacing Mr. Amadoune DIOP, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Omar Sarr DIOP, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 638 488/G, previously Deputy Prefect of the Department of Kolda, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Thiès, vacant position.

Mr. Alioune Badara Sibiri GASSAMA, Teacher, payroll number 600 304/A, previously Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Niaming, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Goudomp, replacing Mr. Baba WILLANE, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Mohameth El Amine NDOYE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 681 470/B, previously Deputy Prefect of the Department of Bignona, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Rufisque, replacing Mr. Modou SAMB, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Modou SAMB, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 696 217/E, previously Deputy Prefect of the Department of Rufisque, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Ziguinchor, vacant position.

Mr. Ibrahima POUYE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 731 835/F, previously Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Malika, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Bignona, replacing Mr. Mohameth El Amine NDOYE, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Babacar DIOUF, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 722 192/M, previously Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the Rufisque Est District, is appointed Deputy to the Prefect of the Salémata Department, vacant position.

Mr. Mamadou Farba SY, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 661 449/H, previously Deputy Prefect of the Department of Saraya, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Mbour, vacant position.

Mr. Serigne FALL, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 696 210/B, previously Deputy Prefect of the Department of Nioro du Rip, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Dakar, vacant position.

Mr. Landing DIATTA, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 635 228/Z, previously Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the District of Sam Notary, is appointed Deputy to the Prefect of the Department of Dagana, replacing Mr. Hubert Lazare Birame FAYE, called to other functions.

Mr. Henry Ndiagne GUEYE , Administrative Secretary, payroll number 681 461/Z, previously Deputy Prefect of the Department of Koumpentoum, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Fatick, replacing Mr. Bou KAMARA, who has been called to other duties.

Mrs. Jacqueline, known as Khadidiatou DIOP, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 722 239/A, previously Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the District of Parcelles Assainies, is appointed Deputy to the Prefect of the Department of Pikine, vacant position.

Mr. Boubacar BA, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 722 225/B, previously Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Wakhinane Nimzatt, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Kaffrine, replacing Mr. Modou THIAO, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Moussa BA, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 722 223/D, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Bambey, replacing Mr. Mamadou FAYE, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Etienne Antoine LOPY, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 645 476/D, previously Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Yeumbeul, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Kaolack, replacing Mr. Ousseynou KABA, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Ousmane THIOUB, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 722 190/0, previously Deputy Sub-Prefect of the Thiaroye District, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Louga Department, replacing Mr. Sékhou SEYDI, who has been transferred to other duties.

Mr. Ciré BA, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 722 246/C, previously Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the District of Notto, is appointed Deputy to the Prefect of the Department of Mbacké, replacing Mr. Amadou SOW, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Ababacar Sadikhe GUEYE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 722 244/E, previously Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Grand Dakar, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Goudiry, replacing Mr. Thierno Hamidou SOW, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Abdoul SOW, Teacher, payroll number 622 919/K, previously Deputy Prefect of the Department of Gossas, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Oussouye, replacing Mr. Georges Gabriel DIARRA, who has been called to other duties.

Mrs. Néné DIOMBANA, Inspector of Animation and Development, payroll number 619 133/M, previously Deputy Prefect of the Department of Matam, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Gossas, replacing Mr. Abdoul SOW, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Abiboulaye DIALLO , Teacher, payroll number 514 624/L, previously Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Ouadiour, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Nioro du Rip, replacing Mr. Serigne FALL, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Youssoupha SEYE, Teacher, payroll number 632 336/A, previously Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Ndindy, is appointed Deputy Prefect of the Department of Matam, replacing Mrs. Néné DIOMBANA, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Hubert Lazare Birame FAYE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 681 460/A, previously Deputy Prefect of the Department of Dagana, is appointed Sub-Prefect of the District of Diendé, Department of Sédhiou, replacing Mr. Sébastien SENGHOR, who is entitled to claim his retirement pension.

Mr. Baba WILLANE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 681 472/Z, previously Deputy Prefect of the Department of Goudomp, is appointed Sub-Prefect of the District of Djirédji, Department of Sédhiou, replacing Mr. Moussa SY, who is entitled to a retirement pension.

Mr. Mouhamadou Lamine THIAM, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 609 859/C, previously Sub-prefect of the District of Almadies, Department of Dakar, is appointed Sub-prefect of the District of Keur Mousseu, Department of Thiès, replacing Mr. Oumar DIA, who is entitled to claim his retirement pension.

Mr. Ousmane THIAO, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 621 196/G, previously Sub-Prefect of the Arrondissement of Mbédiène, Department of Louga, is appointed Sub-Prefect of the Arrondissement of Almadies, Department of Dakar, replacing Mr. Mouhamadou Lamine THIAM, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Amadou SARR, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 661 448/G, previously Sub-prefect of the District of Bala, Department of Goudiry, is appointed Sub-prefect of the District of Mbédiène, Department of Louga, replacing Mr. Ousmane THIAO, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Modou THIAO, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 601 271/K, previously Deputy Prefect of the Department of Kaffrine, is appointed Sub-Prefect of the District of Bala, Department of Goudiry, replacing Mr. Amadou SARR, who has been called to other duties.

Mrs. Khady Basse NDIAYE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 744 779/D, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the District of Sanitized Parcels, Department of Dakar, replacing Mrs. Jacqueline known as Khadidiatou DIOP, who has been called to other functions.

Mr. Ababacar DIEYE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 666 319/E, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Grand Dakar, Department of Dakar, replacing Mr. Ababacar Sadikhe GUEYE, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Tafsir Mouhamed THIAW, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 744 883/D, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Dakar Plateau, Department of Dakar, replacing Mr. Masse BOUSSO, who has been transferred to other duties.

Mr. Masse BOUSSO, Teacher, payroll number 626 748/A, previously Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Dakar Plateau, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Saré Coly Sallé, Department of Vélingara, replacing Mr. Younousse DIOP, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Mamadou Diallo WADE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 629 496/L, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the Rufisque Est District, Rufisque Department, replacing Mr. Babacar DIOUF, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Ibrahima MBENGUE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 746 002/G, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Gamadji Saré, Department of Podor, replacing Mr. Fary NDAO, who has been transferred to other duties.

Mr. Tafsir Oumar SALL , Administrative Secretary, payroll number 746 019/A, previously in service at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the District of Dioulacolon, Department of Kolda, replacing Mr. El Hadji Djibril FALL, called to other functions.

Mr. Coliba DIATTA, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 746 280/0, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Paoskoto, Department of Nioro du Rip, replacing Mr. Lamine KABA, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Moustapha SECK, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 732 308/E, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Missira Wadène, Department of Koungheul, replacing Mr. Kéba SALL, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Pierre Nestor Noêl COLY, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 744 923/C, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the Arrondissement of Notto, Department of Thiès, replacing Mr. Ciré BA, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Adama PAYE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 645 826/E, previously in service at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the District of Sam Notaire, Department of Guédiawaye, replacing Mr. Landing DIATTA, called to other functions.

Mrs. Sébastiana BADJI, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 746 012/H, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the District of Malika, Department of Keur Massar, replacing Mr. Ibrahima POUYE, who has been called to other duties.

Mrs. Fatou Diaw NIANG, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 746 002/G, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the District of Thiès Sud, Department of Thiès, replacing Mr. Ibrahima DRAME, who has been transferred to other functions.

Mrs. Mané DIAW, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 744 947/C, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the Arrondissement of Diamniado, Department of Rufisque, replacing Mrs. Marième Sylvia KANE, who has been called to other functions.

Mrs. Marième Sylvia KANE, teacher, payroll number 676 530/C, previously deputy to the Sub-prefect of the District of Diamniadio, is appointed Deputy to the Sub-prefect of the District of Wack Ngouna, Department of Nioro du Rip, replacing Mr. Ciré DIALLO, called to other functions.

Mr. Cheikh DIAGNE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 744 905/G, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Niakhar, Department of Fatick, replacing Mr. Amadou BA, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Daouda MBOW, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 688 521/B, previously in service at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the District of Ndame, Department of Mbacké, replacing Mr. Mamadou Mansour NIANG, called to other functions.

Mrs. Mariama DIAW, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 744 996/A, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the Almadies District, Department of Dakar, replacing Mr. Madiéye NDIAYE, who has been transferred to other functions.

Mr. Madièye NDIAYE, Teacher, payroll number 611 323/B, previously Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Almadies, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Koumbal, Department of Kaolack, replacing Mr. Birahime Fall, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Abdourahmane KEBE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 701 583/H, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Fimela, Department of Fatick, replacing Mr. Oumar KABA, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Mouhamed Malick NGOM, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 744 919/J, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Fissel, Department of Mbour, replacing Mr. Léopold Yangane DIOP, who has been called to other duties.

Mrs. Adji Mame Diarra Bousso MBAYE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 744 945/G, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the District of Wakhinane Nimzatt, Department of Guédiawaye, replacing Mr. Boubacar BA, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. El Hadji Balla CAMARA, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 651 696/A, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Pikine Dagoudane, Department of Pikine, replacing Mr. Hamady TOURE, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Amadou Garmy WADE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 746 017/G, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Méouane, Department of Tivaoune, replacing Mr. Cheikh Tidiane SOW, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Cheikh Tidiane SOW, Teacher, payroll number 513 210/F, previously Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Méouane, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Vélingara Ferlo, Department of Ranérou Ferlo, vacant position.

Mrs. Soda Mariama CISSE, Administrative Secretary, payroll number 744 877/A, previously working at the General Directorate of Territorial Administration, is appointed Deputy to the Sub-Prefect of the Arrondissement of Thiaroye, Department of Pikine, replacing Mr. Ousmane THIOUB, who has been called to other functions.

Mr. Amadou NDIAYE, Teacher, payroll number 632 612/B, previously Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Dakatély, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Tattaguine, Department of Fatick, replacing Mrs. Guéda DOUCOURE, who has been called to other duties.

Mrs. Guéda DOUCOURE, Teacher, payroll number 683 357/D, previously Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Tattaguine, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Lour Escale, Department of Koungheul, replacing Mr. Mamadou DIENG, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Birahime FALL, Professor of Middle Schools, payroll number 515 486/H, previously Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Koumbal, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Pakour, Department of Vélingara, replacing Mr. Cheikh Sarr THIOUNE, called to other functions.

Mr. Oumar DIENG, Teacher, payroll number 629 978/C, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Fongolimbi, Department of Kédougou, replacing Mr. Yoro SY, who has been called to other duties.

Mr. Hamady NIANG, Teacher, payroll number 713 594/I, is appointed Deputy Sub-Prefect of the District of Niaming, Department of Medina Yoro Foulah, replacing Mr. Alioune Badara Sibiri GASSAMA, who has been called to other duties.

Marie Rose Khady Fatou FAYE,

Secretary of State to the Prime Minister,

Responsible for Relations with Institutions,

Government Spokesperson