Senegal: Ousmane Sonko Finally Unveils His Government List
Following a significant anticipation after his recent appointment, Ousmane Sonko, the new Prime Minister of Senegal, has finally announced on Friday the composition of his cabinet. The new administration will include 25 ministers along with 5 secretaries of state.
The formation of this government has generated high expectations among the Senegalese population, eagerly anticipating the direction and priorities that their national leadership would take under Sonko. Kicking off his term with this announcement, the leader of Pastef Les Patriotes hopes to effectively meet the people’s expectations and presents a governmental team with ambitions and promises of future progress.
“This new government is supposed to work diligently to carry out the projects of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye successfully. “This government is a government of change and one that embodies the expectations of the Senegalese people,” said Ousmane Sonko, adding that it is a “government of unity and proximity.”
Yassine Fall, Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs
Dr Abdourahmane Diouf, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
Jean Baptiste Tine, Minister of the Interior
Biramen Soulèye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines
General Birane Diop, Minister of the Armed Forces
Ousmane Diagne, Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals
Abdourahmane Sarr, Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation
Cheikh Guiba, Minister of Finance and Budget
Malick Ndiaye, Minister of Infrastructure and Ground and Air Transport
Daouda Ngom, Minister of the Environment and Ecological Transition
Moustapha Sarré, Minister of Vocational Training, Government Spokesperson
Cheikh Tidiane Dièye, Minister of Water and Sanitation
Alioune Sall, Minister of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital
Serigne Guèye Diop, Minister of Industry and Commerce
Fatou Diouf, Minister of Fisheries, Maritime Infrastructure and Ports
Maimouna Dièye, Minister of Family and Solidarity
Yakhoba Diémé, Minister of Labor, Employment and Relations with Institutions
Balla Moussa Fofana, Minister of Urban Planning, Local Communities and Territorial Development
Mamba Guirassy, Minister of Education
Ibrahima Sy, Minister of Health and Social Action
Olivier Boucal, Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reform
Khady Diène Gueye, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture
Ma Bouba Diagne, Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock
Aliou Dionne, Minister of Microfinance and Social and Solidarity Economy
Mountaga Diao, Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts
Pursuant to Article 2, the following are appointed as state secretaries:
Mr. Ahmadou Cherif Djouf, Secretary of State for Senegalese Abroad.
Mr. Ibrahim Tchab, Secretary of State for the development of small and medium industries.
Mr. Mohamed Talandaou, Secretary of State for Urban Planning and Housing.
Mr. Alpha Ba, Secretary of State for Cooperatives and Peasant Support.
Mr. Bakarissa, Secretary of State for Culture, Creative Industries and Historical Heritage.
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