Palais de la République : ce qui s'est dit entre Diomaye Faye et quatre ex-Premiers ministres
The Presidential Palace was the setting, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, for a political event of great symbolic and republican significance. The President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, officially opened the first round of consultations for the National Dialogue Day. To underscore the solemnity and importance of this initiative, the Head of State chose to dedicate this first day to hearing exclusively from four prominent figures who had served as Head of Government: Mr. Cheikh Aguibou Soumaré, Mr. Abdoul Mbaye, Mr. Amadou Ba, and Ms. Aminata Touré.


The discussions, described as lengthy and calm, encompassed the nation's priority projects, notably the country's economic trajectory and the national security situation, all within a particularly demanding international context. Each, drawing on their own experience and unique background, the former Prime Ministers offered their perspectives on the systemic challenges facing Senegal, while commending the resolutely inclusive approach initiated by the Head of State.


By bringing together figures with such distinct political trajectories, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sought to emphasize that, above partisan considerations, there remains an inalienable common good: the State, its institutions, and the preservation of its equilibrium. Having led a government of the Republic confers an institutional memory and expertise in managing public affairs that no longer belong to any one political family, but to the nation's heritage. Through this exercise, the Republic honors those who have served it and is enriched by their wisdom.


This approach confirms that for the President of the Republic, listening and consultation are not merely a matter of appearances. They constitute the fundamental principles and the bedrock of his governance method, defined from his swearing-in ceremony on April 2, 2024, and maintained ever since as a clear guiding principle.


However, in political observer circles, the list of this first wave of consultations has not failed to generate commentary.

While the four figures received represent key periods in the prime ministerships of Abdoulaye Wade and Macky Sall, the absence of Idrissa Seck from this initial group is particularly noteworthy. Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004 and a pivotal figure in the country's contemporary political history, the Rewmi party leader was not among those received by the Head of State on Thursday. It remains to be seen whether this non-participation foreshadows a different agenda for other historical figures or whether it reflects a reconfiguration of the channels of republican dialogue under the current administration.
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