Remaniement ministériel : Les 5 grands gagnants du nouveau gouvernement
The Senegalese political landscape has just been completely shaken up, with Pastef's decision not to be included in the new government formed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister, El Aminou Lo. This significant absence will benefit others. Some have been promoted to more strategic ministries, while others have seen their portfolios strengthened. Here are the big winners of the new government.
Abdourahmane Diouf, Minister of Energy and Petroleum
First Minister of Higher Education, then Minister of the Environment, Diomaye Faye's ally was entrusted with Senegal's "new wealth." Abdourahmane Diouf landed at the highly strategic Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, at a time of significant hydrocarbon production and marketing. Run by the "Pastef" party since Diomaye Faye came to power, this ministry was given to an ally of the "Diomaye for President" coalition, who would bear the heavy responsibility of managing the country's oil and energy policy and direction.

Sheikh Diba, Minister of Economy, Finance and Planning
Criticized and accused by some, Cheikh Diba retains the confidence of Diomaye Faye. Moreover, instead of the Ministry of Finance, which he previously held, the Head of State strengthened his position by adding the Ministry of Economy and Planning to his portfolio. A minister under Ousmane Sonko, he became a "super-minister" under El Aminou Lo.

Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé, Minister of the Interior and Public Security
Who would have thought, after the 2024 presidential election, that a minister and Chief of Staff to Macky Sall would be appointed minister in Diomaye Faye's government? No one! Yet, that is indeed the case. Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé has just been appointed Minister of the Interior and Public Security, a position he held just days before the 2024 presidential election. A return as unexpected as it is symbolic.

Boubacar Camara, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
Secretary General of the Presidency, Boubacar Camara, is moving up the ranks. He's leaving the inner sanctum of the Presidential Palace for an office with a stack of files. The 67-year-old politician is taking over Higher Education, Research, and Innovation, a department with one of the largest budgets in the government. While he now holds a key position, Boubacar Camara will nonetheless be one of the most exposed ministers, leading a volatile department constantly teetering on the brink of collapse due to recurring student strikes.

Mr. Moussa Sarr, Minister of Justice
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, like Ousmane Sonko, had made justice a key priority for their respective regimes. Two years later, the progress made is questionable. Following Pastef's withdrawal from the new government, the Head of State has entrusted Moussa with the task of revitalizing the justice system, whose modernization and strengthening are its primary challenges. A lawyer at the Dakar bar, he will have the opportunity to draw upon his experience with the Senegalese justice system.

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