Academic leadership transitions in Senegal and Chad

New leadership appointments have been finalized in academic institutions in Senegal and Chad.

In Senegal, Thierno Mbaye has officially assumed the role of Director of the Regional Center for University Works (CROUS) in Saint-Louis. During a handover ceremony with outgoing director Dr. Babacar Diop, Mbaye pledged to maintain existing progress and prioritize student needs. Dr. Diop highlighted achievements such as the digitalization of services, administrative modernization, and improvements to campus housing and dining facilities.

In Chad, Professor Khadidja Hassaballah Hamid has been appointed Rector of the South-East Academy in Sarh. She succeeds Professor Mbaïlao Mbaïnguinam, who served the institution for six years. The installation ceremony, attended by the Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Vocational Training, Dr. Sitack Yombatina, emphasized the importance of continuity in regional educational development and quality of instruction.