Bassirou Diomaye Faye inaugurates 15th fire brigade company in Diamniadio and announces CFAF 11 billion

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: Senegal

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Bassirou Diomaye Faye inaugurates 15th fire brigade company in Diamniadio and announces CFAF 11 billion

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye inaugurated the 15th company of the National Fire Brigade in Diamniadio on October 24, 2026. The new unit is intended to improve emergency coverage and reduce response times in a rapidly expanding area, which had previously been served by the 14th company covering a broad area around Rufisque. Faye announced CFAF 11 billion, included in the 2026 supplementary budget, to strengthen the territorial network of emergency services. He also recalled a recent accident that killed two workers, noting that responders arrived within six minutes.

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