By receiving in Dakar a Congolese delegation led by Alain Akouala Atipault, the National Commission of Governance (CNG) of Senegal within the framework of the African Peer Review Mechanism (AMAP) confirms its continental reference role in governance. Building on his regular assessments and institutional consistency, he established himself as a major diplomatic actor, capable of accompanying his peers in the implementation of strategic reforms, particularly around the FTACAf.
The National Commission for Governance (CNG) of Senegal, within the framework of the African Peer Review Mechanism (MAEP), recently hosted a Congolese delegation in Dakar led by Alain Akouala Atipault, President of the National Commission for Self-Assessment of the APRM Congo.
This meeting illustrates the vitality of African cooperation in governance and confirms Senegal's place as a continental reference. Through this welcome, Senegal demonstrates that governance is also an instrument of active diplomacy.
A strategic meeting in Dakar
On September 4, 2026, at the headquarters of the National Governance Commission, Ibrahima Biry Tira, President of the National Governance Commission within the framework of the APRM, received her Congolese counterpart for an exchange of more than two hours.
Discussions focused on sharing experiences and supporting the Congo in its targeted assessment process, including the adaptation of its economy to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFTAAf).
The Senegalese experience as a value added
Senegal is distinguished by: The production of three global assessment reports and its active participation in the continental report on governance in Africa (2025). Its regularity in the payment of statutory contributions, strengthening its credibility in the Forum of Heads of State and Government of the APRM.
Its historic role in major pan-African initiatives, recalled by Alain Akouala Atipault, including President Abdoulaye Wade's contribution to NEPAD. These achievements make Senegal a model of transparency and consistency, whose expertise is now being sought by its peers.
Cooperation at the service of the FTACAf
The Congo, committed to a focused evaluation of the FTACAf, benefits from Senegalese experience to strengthen its economic reforms. This cooperation illustrates the diplomacy of governance, where African States share good practices to consolidate continental integration.
Beyond its technical role, APRM Senegal embodies a pragmatic diplomacy that values governance as a lever of cooperation. By accompanying its peers, Senegal confirms its vocation as a pivotal country in building a supportive and responsible Africa.
The Dakar-Brazzaville meeting marks an important step in consolidating the APRM as an instrument of African cooperation. Senegal, faithful to its commitment, demonstrates that governance is not only an evaluation tool, but also a vehicle for diplomacy and regional integration.
Mamadou SY
