Government: Who is Alain Diouf, the latest minister appointed by Bassirou Diomaye Faye?

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Senegal

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Government: Who is Alain Diouf, the latest minister appointed by Bassirou Diomaye Faye?

Alain Diouf has been appointed minister attached to the President of the Republic, responsible for monitoring, steering, and evaluating the 'Senegal 2050' transformation agenda. A trained lawyer and program management specialist, he has over 30 years of professional experience in national administrations and international financial institutions. His appointment reflects a desire to strengthen operational monitoring of public policies and measure development outcomes.

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