Senegal administration undergoes major leadership reshuffle

Senegal administration Council of Ministers Bassirou Diomaye Faye public sector appointments Customs Directorate

The Senegalese Council of Ministers, meeting on September 10, 2026, approved 87 new appointments across the administration and parapublic sectors. This latest wave is part of a broader restructuring effort under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who has overseen a total of 1,089 nominations since his investiture on April 2, 2024. These changes include 168 directors general, 108 board chairpersons (PCA), and various other high-level officials.

Among the key leadership changes is the appointment of Malick Mbaye as the new Director General of Customs, succeeding Babacar Mbaye. The Customs Directorate is also seeing shifts in its command chain, with Ousmane Kane appointed as coordinator and Famara Ibrahima Sylla named Director of Customs Operations.

The mass turnover has sparked political debate. Amadou Ba, a deputy from the PASTEF party, raised concerns regarding the administrative and economic efficiency of replacing 87 leaders simultaneously, suggesting a potential loss of operational momentum. Conversely, other party members have defended the moves as being driven by political ethics rather than external pressure.

In parallel, the Bureau Organisation et Méthodes (BOM) has announced new criteria for selecting the next Director General of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC). The BOM is emphasizing a move toward transparency by utilizing calls for candidates to fill strategic public administration roles, aiming to align with the national transformation agenda.

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Babacar Mbaye · Bassirou Diomaye Faye · Bureau Organisation et Méthodes · Malick Mbaye · Ousmane Sonko · Senegal

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[DISPUTED] Babacar Mbaye has been removed from his position as Director General of Customs. www.leral.net · directactu.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is replacing officials associated with Ousmane Sonko's Pastef party with members of the KIIRAAY party.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Council of Ministers held a meeting on September 10, 2026, resulting in numerous leadership changes. directactu.net · scoopsdeziguinchor.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Bureau Organisation et Méthodes (BOM) is implementing a policy to use calls for candidates to fill public administration positions. www.pressafrik.com · www.ebina-infos.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Customs revenue increased by 8.8% in 2025 under the leadership of Babacar Mbaye. www.leral.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Since the investiture of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 1,089 nominations have been recorded. www.senenews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Council of Ministers on September 10, 2026, validated 87 nominations in the administration and parapublic sector. www.senenews.com
[DISPUTED] Malick Mbaye has been appointed as the new Director General of Customs. directactu.net