President Bassirou Diomaye Faye set an urgent agenda for his new government during the Council of Ministers meeting held on Friday, June 5, 2026. The directives focus on a broad range of economic and social reforms aimed at stabilizing and growing the national landscape.
Economic and Social Priorities
The President’s economic roadmap prioritizes the improvement of the business environment, specifically targeting the growth of the national private sector and the strengthening of small and medium-sized enterprises (PME/PMI). The administration has been tasked with ensuring the success of the current agricultural production campaign.
Social welfare remains a core pillar of the government’s mandate. President Faye called for intensified efforts to boost household purchasing power, enhance state social interventions, and combat poverty. The administration is also expected to prioritize the consolidation of social dialogue to maintain stability.
Administrative Modernization and Communication
On the administrative front, the Prime Minister has been instructed to accelerate the modernization of public services. This includes a more rigorous monitoring process for the management and performance of both public and parapublic sector entities.
Finally, the government is tasked with adopting a new communication strategy. Under the coordination of the Prime Minister, members of the government are expected to implement a “proximity” communication approach that is coherent, efficient, and directly tied to concrete results achieved for the benefit of the public.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary economic goals set by the President?
The President identified the improvement of the business environment, the development of the national private sector, the strengthening of PME/PMI, and the integration of the informal economy as urgent priorities.
What social measures has the government been asked to undertake?
The government is expected to oversee the agricultural production campaign, improve household purchasing power, fight poverty, strengthen social interventions, and consolidate social dialogue.
How does the President intend to improve government accountability?
The President has requested that the Prime Minister accelerate the modernization of the public administration and improve the monitoring of management and performance within public and parapublic sectors. He has mandated a communication strategy focused on concrete results.
How do you believe these administrative reforms will impact the daily lives of citizens in the coming months?
