Decree: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye makes several appointments

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Senegal
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Decree: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye makes several appointments

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed several high-ranking officials during the Council of Ministers on June 17, 2026. Mouhamed Mactar LOUM was named Secretary General of the General Delegation for Religious Affairs. At the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Planning, Aliou NDIAYE became Secretary General, Babacar TOURE was appointed Director General of Financing and Debt, and several other positions were filled.

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