President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has intensified a sweeping leadership overhaul by dismissing several additional high-profile directors-general this week, following an initial round of removals tied to political allegiances.
high-profile removals mark second wave of restructuring
The most prominent dismissal came at the Port autonome de Dakar, where Waly Diouf Bodiang, a long-standing figure within the Pastef movement, was relieved of his duties. His replacement, Doune Pathé Mbengue, brings a fresh profile with a background in the Apr movement.
key positions reshuffled across critical sectors
The shake-up extended beyond the port authority. Babo Amadou Ba, who served as both the national coordinator of Pastef cadres (Moncap) and director-general of the Fonds de financement de la formation professionnelle et technique (3FPT), was also removed from his post. Soulèye Kane has been appointed to take his place, signaling a shift in leadership priorities.
In the education and vocational training sector, Lamine Barra Lô, a prominent Pastef figure in Touba, was dismissed from his role as director-general of the Office national de la formation professionnelle (ONFP). Mame Awa Ndoye will step into his position, bringing a new vision to the agency.
Further consolidating control over state institutions, Karamba Diallo has been named director-general of the SEN-Pharmacie nationale d’approvisionnement. His appointment follows the removal of Seydou Diallo, a staunch Sonko ally and Pastef representative in Keur Massar.
ongoing restructuring reshapes Senegal’s institutional landscape
This latest wave of dismissals underscores the government’s commitment to realigning key institutions with its strategic objectives. The moves reflect a broader effort to streamline leadership and ensure institutional loyalty across critical sectors.