Author: Ousmane Tandja

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…

The Minister of Land and Air Transport, Yankhoba Diémé, chaired the inaugural meeting of the Transport and Mobility Steering Committee this week, marking the official launch of the operational plan for Senegal’s historic hosting of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). For the first time in Africa’s sporting history, Senegal is set to welcome nearly 2,700 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees, along with thousands of officials, volunteers, and spectators. The logistical challenge demands a well-structured mobility framework, with Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly/Mbour designated as the event’s core hubs.…

Massive investment of 279 billion CFA currently frozen in Sénégal In a major assessment of the nation’s development landscape, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko revealed in Dakar that 245 infrastructure projects are currently at a standstill throughout Sénégal. These stalled initiatives represent a significant public investment totaling 279 billion CFA francs. This comprehensive audit follows a directive from the Council of Ministers held on April 15, where various departments were tasked with identifying “blocked” projects under their jurisdiction. The resulting technical diagnosis highlights a worrying volume of dormant assets that are…