Senegal's Council of Ministers has not met for a month, sparking questions
Senegal's Council of Ministers has not convened for a full month, with the last session held on July 29, 2026, chaired by Bassirou Diomaye Faye. This prolonged absence follows a previous shift from weekly to bi-monthly meetings as part of the government's reorganization under the Senegal 2050 National Transformation Agenda. While some executive members were on leave from August 1, with an expected return by August 20, the Council has not reconvened as anticipated. Local media began reporting on the repeated absence in mid-August, initially attributing it to ministerial holidays, but later suggesting other, unspecified reasons. The lack of official explanation for the extended suspension of this crucial weekly body has led to speculation. This situation could delay appointments, decree adoptions, and various governmental decisions. It also raises questions about the executive's communication, especially with the Prime Minister's general policy statement to the National Assembly approaching. Unofficial hypotheses, including potential tensions at the highest levels of government or concerns about the Head of State's health, are circulating, though these are not supported by any official information.
