By Muhammed MS’s Bah
The Presidency of the Republic of Senegal has announced the composition of a new government, unveiling sweeping changes across strategic ministries, including Justice, Interior, and Foreign Affairs. The reshuffle comes under the leadership of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, marking one of the first major tests of his administration’s reform agenda.
Among the headline appointments:
Yassine Fall – Minister of Justice
Mouhamadou Bamba Cissé – Minister of the Interior and Public Security
Sheikh Niang– Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs
Birame Diop – Minister of the Armed Forces
Abdourahmane Sarr – Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation
Sheikh Diba – Minister of Finance and Budget
Other key positions include:
Birame Souleye Diop – Minister of Energy
Daouda Ngom– Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
Yankhoba Diémé – Minister of Land Transport and Air
Alioune Sall – Minister of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital
Moustapha Guirassy – Minister of National Education
Mabouba Diagne – Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty
Abdourahmane Diouf – Minister of the Environment
Olivier Bouca – Minister of Public Service
Khady Gaye Diene – Minister of Youth and Sports
Dethié Fall – Minister of Infrastructure
Amadou Ba – Minister of Culture
The changes come months after President Faye, a former tax inspector and ally of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, swept to power in a historic election that ended years of dominance by former President Macky Sall. His victory was seen as a demand for political renewal, transparency, and youth-driven reforms.
The shake-up reflects Faye’s pledge to tackle corruption, strengthen governance, and reorient Senegal’s economy, which has been hit by high unemployment and public frustration over inequality. Placing trusted allies in the powerful ministries of Justice, Interior, and Finance also signals a bid to consolidate his reformist agenda while balancing the diverse political coalition that brought him to office.
With Yassine Fall at Justice and Bamba Cissé at Interior, the new government faces immediate challenges, including reforming the judiciary, ensuring public security, and managing tense political transitions.
This reshuffle, some believe, is expected to set the tone for how the Faye administration delivers on its promises of change and accountability.
