Maïmouna Dieye, the outgoing Minister of the Family, Action Social and Solidarity, presented a comprehensive review of her department’s performance during a formal service handover ceremony this Monday. In the presence of her successor, Marie-Angélique Mame Selbé Diouf, Dieye detailed two years of government initiatives focused on social protection, economic empowerment for women, and support for vulnerable populations. The outgoing minister, who served from April 2024 through the September 2025 government reorganization, characterized these efforts as a strategy to bolster national solidarity.
How did the government support victims of recent political unrest?
The state allocated 1.28 billion francs CFA to assist those impacted by political demonstrations occurring between 2021 and 2024. According to Maïmouna Dieye, these funds were directed toward ex-detainees, injured individuals, families of the deceased, and people who required evacuation. The ministry framed this financial assistance as a direct response to the social and human consequences resulting from that period of unrest.
Did You Know? The ministry’s recent social interventions included the deployment of 699 agents to health facilities specifically to assist with the enrollment of citizens into the national Universal Health Coverage program.
What infrastructure and social programs were implemented?
Infrastructure projects were executed through partnerships including the State-AfDB convention, PROMOVILLE, the PUDC, and the PUMA. These initiatives delivered road improvements, sanitation systems, and public lighting across various regions. According to the ministry’s report, these efforts provided over 19,000 people with improved access to potable water. Additionally, the department participated in the Plan Diomaye for the Casamance region, which facilitated the return and resettlement of displaced populations.
What is the status of economic and social reforms?
The ministry focused on long-term institutional changes, including the introduction of free dialysis services and the development of a framework for the National Family Security Scholarship Program (PNBSF). Legislative progress was also noted, with the drafting of an orientation law on social protection, a law regarding women’s economic empowerment, and regulatory texts concerning the rights of people with disabilities. Looking ahead, these reforms could serve as the foundation for the incoming administration’s social agenda, as the updated National Unique Registry now covers one million households.
Expert Insight: The transition from a period of crisis-led social spending to the implementation of structural laws—such as the new orientation law on social protection—suggests a shift in government priorities. While the immediate financial aid for demonstration victims addressed urgent needs, the long-term success of these policies will likely depend on how effectively the new administration integrates these legislative frameworks into the existing national budget.
What happens next for the ministry’s beneficiaries?
Future outcomes for the 42,000 children reached by protection services and the 8,044 women trained in entrepreneurship remain tied to the continuity of these established programs. The ministry has already invested over 1.6 billion francs CFA in 959 women’s projects and nearly 972 million francs CFA in 112 new initiatives under the Economic Scholarship Program. The integration of these projects into the next fiscal cycle will be a key indicator of whether the current momentum in economic and social support is maintained.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many households are currently included in the National Unique Registry?
The registry has been updated and extended to include one million households.
What support was provided to rural women?
The ministry provided 291 post-harvest equipment units, created 23 agro-food processing platforms, and established 59 community agricultural perimeters.
What is the scope of the ministry’s recent work in early childhood education?
The department constructed or rehabilitated 69 infrastructures dedicated to early childhood and preschool education across the country.
Are the current social protection measures sufficient to meet the needs of the country’s most vulnerable populations?
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