Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has presented a comprehensive strategic roadmap aimed at the profound modernization of the nation’s commercial infrastructure. Addressing the severe dilapidation of facilities, many of which date back to the 1970s, and a concerning record of 53 market fires between 2013 and 2024, the government head is integrating the Programme for Market Modernization and Management (PROMOGEM) into its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan.
This ambitious initiative targets the refurbishment of 528 existing markets and the construction of 67 new, contemporary commercial complexes across Senegal. The project is backed by a substantial public allocation of 57.5 billion CFA francs, disbursed over a four-year period.
Agricultural campaign, anti-flood strategy, and digital sovereignty
Regarding the upcoming 2026-2027 agricultural season, Prime Minister Sonko has called for immediate corrective actions to overcome persistent challenges. These include improving the targeting of beneficiaries, achieving greater seed autonomy, and enhancing storage capabilities. While a complete overhaul of agricultural subsidies is pending, immediate priority is being given to accelerating digitalization efforts within pilot zones such as Tivaouane and Nioro.
In the realm of flood management, an urgent directive has been issued for the validation of communal emergency plans and the organization of an inter-ministerial simulation exercise, slated to occur before June 15, 2026. Furthermore, concerning the Sénégal Connect Park, a critical strategic project that is 95% complete but currently stalled by contractual disagreements, the government has demanded the prompt submission of a revised completion timeline to the African Development Bank (AfDB).