External Intelligence: General Souleymane Kandé Returns to Lead the DGRE

Brigadier General Souleymane Kandé has been appointed by presidential decree as the Director General of External Intelligence (DGRE) in Senegal, a structure under the Presidency. Former Army Chief of Staff, he previously led the Ziguinchor Military Zone and served as Coordinator of Special Operations. His appointment follows a diplomatic defense posting in India, marking a return to strategic responsibilities in intelligence.