Public safety: National Police Director General Mame Seydou Ndour charts the course ahead of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Police Inspector General Mame Seydou Ndour, Director General of the National Police (DGPN), presided over the opening ceremony of the annual coordination meeting of the Directorate of Public Security (DSP) on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Saly. This information was provided to Seneweb by Commissioner Mamadou Diouf, head of the National Police's Communication and Public Relations Division.

This 2026 edition is placed under a highly strategic theme: "The police officer in the overall security arrangements for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG): what stance for enhancing the value of the police institution?"

In his address, the Director General emphasized the fundamental values that should guide law enforcement, particularly officers deployed in public spaces. He demanded a commitment to excellence, both professionally and operationally, which he considered the only guarantee of the prestige and integrity of the police force. With these words, he officially opened the seminar.

The work continues under the supervision of Divisional Police Commissioner of Exceptional Class Ndiarra Sène, Director of Public Security, in the presence of central commissioners, heads of regional services and commanders of urban corps from all regions of the country.

Taking the floor in turn, the Director of Public Security reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of his services to translate these strategic orientations into concrete actions on the ground, with a view to making the security of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games a resounding success.