Individual Measures: Gallo Bâ Appointed, What Lies Behind This Very Political Choice of Diomaye

Author: senenews.comPublished on: September 13, 2026Country: Senegal

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Individual Measures: Gallo Bâ Appointed, What Lies Behind This Very Political Choice of Diomaye

Gallo Bâ has been appointed head of AGEROUTE, a strategic choice by Bassirou Diomaye Faye amid a political break with Ousmane Sonko. A former mayor of Mbacké and minister under Macky Sall, he has experience with the networks of the former regime and local roots. His ability to engage with former system officials and knowledge of infrastructure projects make him an asset for the president seeking to broaden his political base.

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