President Bassirou Diomaye Faye initiates extensive reshuffle within the prefectural corps

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has enacted a series of appointments and transfers that significantly reconfigure the country's administrative map. These decisions, made under the Ministry of Interior and Public Security, mark a major movement within the prefectural corps. In Ziguinchor, Latyr Ndiaye moves from Kaolack to become prefect, replacing Hamet Tidiane Thiaw, who has retired. Mamadou Gueye, formerly prefect of Tivaouane, is appointed to Kaolack. Abou Sow leaves Saint-Louis for Tivaouane, and Maurice Latyre Dione, previously in Oussouye, takes his place. Modou Mamoune Diop from Médina Yoro Foulah replaces Dione in Oussouye, and Sidy Guissé Diongue, former deputy governor of Saint-Louis for administrative affairs, takes over in Médina Yoro Foulah. In the north, Abdoul Wahab Talla is appointed prefect of Dagana, replacing Ibrahima Ismaël Ndiaye, who moves to Koungheul to replace Souleymane Ndiaye. Souleymane Ndiaye then takes charge of Malem Hodar. In the south and east, Cheikh Ahmadou Ndoye moves from Kanel to Vélingara, while Thierno Souleymane Sow goes from Vélingara to Kanel. Tening Faye replaces Modou Thiam in Linguère, with Thiam moving to Matam. Additionally, Diégui Ngom is appointed prefect of Kaffrine, a previously vacant position. Alsény Bangoura, former deputy governor of Ziguinchor for development, replaces Ngom in Goudiry.