Month: May 2026

Government urged to prioritize infrastructure delivery In a decisive move to accelerate Senegal’s development agenda, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a directive to all ministers, emphasizing the urgent completion and commissioning of ongoing infrastructure projects across the country. The call came during a high-level interministerial council meeting held in Dakar, where Sonko stressed the need for immediate action to unlock 62 stalled projects that span multiple sectors. Maritime and port infrastructure take center stage The Prime Minister specifically highlighted maritime and port facilities, urging the Minister of Fisheries and…

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has directed key government ministers to accelerate the sustainable development of Senegal’s natural heritage. The initiative targets ministries responsible for Environment, Tourism, Economy, Planning, Cooperation, Finance and Budget to implement a bold new strategy for managing the country’s protected areas. In collaboration with the COSIVRA, the government aims to transform the management of Senegal’s national parks and major ecological sites through modern, sustainable frameworks. Central to this plan is the adoption of public-private partnerships (PPP), designed to balance biodiversity conservation with economic growth. By leveraging private…

In a gesture underscoring national unity and interfaith harmony, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal held an official meeting with Archbishop André Guèye, the head of the Catholic Church in Dakar. This cordial exchange took place against the backdrop of intensive preparations for the upcoming 2026 edition of the Popenguine pilgrimage. The high-level meeting reflected the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the smooth organization and security of the annual Christian gathering, which draws thousands of devotees to the Marian sanctuary in Popenguine. Sonko emphasized the executive’s dedication to fostering an…

With the Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage just around the corner, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Archbishop André Guèye of Dakar this week. The meeting, held at the Primature, was characterized by warm and cordial exchanges. During the encounter, Archbishop Guèye offered prayers for a prosperous and peaceful Senegal, underscoring the spiritual significance of the upcoming pilgrimage. The visit comes as the nation prepares to celebrate one of its most revered religious events at the Notre-Dame de la Délivrance Basilica in Popenguine. This annual gathering draws thousands…

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has revealed a staggering 279 billion FCFA in dormant infrastructure assets across Senegal, following a comprehensive national diagnostic of stalled projects. Speaking at a high-level interministerial meeting in Dakar, he highlighted systemic financial, technical, and administrative bottlenecks crippling the country’s development. The assessment identified 245 stalled or abandoned infrastructure projects, representing a total public investment of 279 billion FCFA. These projects, either partially completed or fully constructed but left unutilized, have created significant economic losses, Sonko emphasized. root causes of project stagnation Insufficient funding emerged as…

Government launches high-impact task force to revive critical public assets Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko convened an interministerial council meeting on Thursday to address Senegal’s most pressing infrastructure challenges. Held at the Presidential Administrative Building Mamadou Dia in Dakar, the session revealed a stark reality: 245 public projects and assets are currently frozen by financial, legal, technical, or operational barriers, with cumulative investments exceeding several trillion FCFA. Unused assets costing billions The audit uncovered 30 completed infrastructures left idle, 25 of which remain blocked, representing a frozen investment of 279 billion…