At the end of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, the Head of State, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, firmly oriented his government team towards the adoption of legislative measures aimed at boosting the economy. The priority is clearly given to the revival of productive investment, the massive creation of employment opportunities and increased support to the private sector. According to the information officially communicated after the meeting, the President has instructed his ministers to finalize rapidly the necessary arrangements, action plans and projects. The objective is to present them to the National Assembly in order to significantly accelerate the growth of investment and the creation of jobs throughout the territory. This guideline shall be maintained and translated concretely during the preparation and voting of the national budget for the financial year 2026. M. and Faye reaffirmed that the development of the private sector must remain at the heart of government action. The general welfare of citizens throughout the country is designated as a fundamental concern which must imperatively guide the elaboration of the next finance law. With this in mind, the President has entrusted a specific mission to the Prime Minister, jointly with the Ministers in charge of the Economy, Planning, Cooperation and Finance and Budget. They are responsible for carrying out a detailed evaluation of the effects and implementation of the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES), as well as of the National Development Strategy covering the period 2025-2029. With regard to the implementation of the PRES, Mr Diomaye instructed his government to focus on stabilizing the costs of food products and basic services.
Budget 2026: The development of the private sector, the major axis of presidential directives
