Senegal allocates 7.2 billion FCFA to combat food insecurity

This emergency measure, part of the "Senegal 2050" national transformation agenda, aims to protect vulnerable populations. The budget will be distributed among various entities: the National Nutrition Development Council will receive 727.7 million FCFA, the National Solidarity Fund 2.64 billion FCFA for cash transfers, the Food Security and Resilience Commission 700 million FCFA for food kits, and the Directorate of Livestock 3.135 billion FCFA for pastoral assistance. This allocation targets the urgent needs of 836,786 people facing severe food insecurity, primarily in the departments of Goudiry, Salémata, Bambey, Matam, Podor, and Ranérou.

The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of convening a meeting of the National Food Security Council before August 30, 2026, to define sustainable strategic orientations. He called on technical and financial partners, NGOs, and the private sector to align their interventions with the priorities of the 2026 National Response Plan. The government plans to intensify screening and treatment for acute malnutrition in children and provide nutritional assistance to pregnant and breastfeeding women in priority areas.

Efforts will also be made to ensure transparent distribution of livestock feed in deficit departments. This initiative aims to rebuild the national f