President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, continues to build his leadership team. A recent announcement confirmed the designation of Maïmouna Dièye, previously the Minister of Family, Social Action, and Solidarity, to the crucial role of special technical advisor within the Assembly.

Under the directive issued by the parliamentary institution’s president, Maïmouna Dièye’s portfolio will encompass social action, family affairs, the advancement of women’s rights, and the protection of children and other vulnerable populations, including individuals with disabilities. Her appointment marks her entry into the National Assembly president’s esteemed cabinet. Upon receiving the news, the former minister conveyed her deep appreciation while emphasizing the significant implications of her new duties.

“I perceive this appointment not only as a testament to confidence but, more importantly, as a profound call to serve,” she articulated. “It is a demanding service, one that brings me closer to the everyday realities of our most vulnerable citizens—women, children, and persons with disabilities—whose inherent dignity and fundamental rights must always remain at the core of public policy.” Maïmouna Dièye further committed to executing her new responsibilities with unwavering loyalty and steadfast adherence to principles of justice, equity, and transformative change, reaffirming her dedication to supporting the National Assembly president in his mandated objectives.