The deadlock on Senegal’s land management has finally been broken following the exit of the former Prime Minister. An official announcement released today by the Government Secretariat provides a comprehensive update on the progress made by the dedicated Land Audit Follow-Up Committee, which has been tasked with implementing key recommendations from recent land audit reports. These audits focused specifically on unauthorized land subdivisions in the regions of Dakar, Thiès, and Saint-Louis.
The statement marks the end of a prolonged administrative freeze, signaling the resumption of land regularization processes for eligible property holders. This decisive move aims to restore order in the sector while ensuring fair treatment for bona fide landowners.
sites previously frozen regain momentum
The committee has identified several high-profile land projects that were suspended under the previous administration. These include major subdivisions such as BOA, Hangar des Pèlerins, Recasement 2, EGBOS, EOGEN and EOGEN-extension, as well as Mbour IV in Thiès.
Additionally, key urban planning documents, including the Detailed Urban Planning Schemes (PUD) for Guédiawaye, Yeumbeul-Malika-Tivaouane Peulh, and the New City of Thiès, are now back on track. Urban poles such as Déni Biram Ndao-Diaksao-Bambilor and Daga Kholpa and Yenne have also resumed processing, along with the northern zone’s Ndiebène Gandiole site under land title number 136/SL.
government sets ambitious timeline for land regularization
With new directives in place, the administration is accelerating efforts to resolve outstanding land disputes. Authorities have announced that a first wave of property owners with valid titles have already regained control of their lands, following the lifting of previous restrictions.
The Government Secretariat has emphasized that these measures are part of a broader strategy to revitalize the economy and restore confidence in Senegal’s land sector. The Prime Minister has instructed the committee to complete all necessary administrative procedures for land regularization by the end of the second half of 2026.
strict eligibility criteria for land restitution
Only property owners with legally sound titles—free from any irregularities or fraud—will benefit from the ongoing regularization process. The government has made it clear that cases involving multiple illegal land grabs will not be entertained, ensuring fairness and transparency in the system.
Landowners are strongly advised to refrain from initiating any unauthorized construction or land reclamation activities before obtaining proper clearance. Violations will result in strict penalties, underscoring the government’s commitment to enforcing compliance.
how affected individuals can proceed
Those impacted by the previous freeze are urged to submit their requests for land clearance or regularization without delay. Applications can be filed through the Committee Secretariat, accessible via the General Directorate of Land and State Property (DGSCOS) on the VDN or the General Directorate of Urban Planning in Diamniadio.