President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has issued a decree replacing the leadership of the National Agency for the Revival of Economic and Social Activities in Casamance (ANRAC). The changes affect both the agency’s director general and the president of its supervisory board. These two bodies are responsible for the executive management and oversight of the organization, which operates under the supervision of the Prime Minister’s office.
Established in 2004, ANRAC was created to address the long-term consequences of a decades-long conflict in the Casamance region. Its mandate includes the reintegration of former combatants, displaced persons, and refugees, as well as the reconstruction of transport, health, and education infrastructure.
The agency’s role expanded significantly following the launch of the Plan Diomaye for Casamance on October 8, 2024. The initiative, which has an initial budget of approximately 53 to 54 billion CFA francs, focuses on the return of displaced populations, economic recovery, and reconstruction. This includes a 15 billion CFA franc allocation specifically for demining operations. By the end of 2025, the plan had reached an execution rate of approximately 46 percent, with hundreds of households registered in return zones such as Ziguinchor and Bignona.
The leadership transition occurs during a period of ongoing regional security challenges. Recent incidents include a fatal clash in Kadialock in March 2026 and an accidental explosion in North Sindian that resulted in military casualties. These events underscore the regional instability that remains a factor for development projects, including the Agropole Sud industrial initiative and infrastructure projects like the second bridge in Ziguinchor.
The changes at ANRAC are part of a broader series of personnel updates across the Senegalese state apparatus. Reports indicate that approximately 87 positions, including directors general and board chairs within national agencies and parapublic structures, have been affected. While some observers suggest this represents a restructuring following the political shift between the President and his former Prime Minister, official government communications have not confirmed these motivations. The impact of these leadership changes on the continuity of the Plan Diomaye and the pace of regional development projects remains to be seen.
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