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Mouminy Camara takes the helm at Senegal’s CESTI

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Mouminy Camara has taken over as head of the Centre for Studies in Information Sciences and Techniques (CESTI), succeeding Professor Mamadou Ndiaye. The handover took place in the presence of representatives of the rectorate of Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, according to a post by the school on Facebook.

Dr Mouminy Camara has officially taken over as head of the Centre for Studies in Information Sciences and Techniques (CESTI), Senegal’s school for training in information and communication professions. The handover from his predecessor, Professor Mamadou Ndiaye, took place in the presence of representatives of the rectorate of Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, according to a post on CESTI’s Facebook page.

Mamadou Ndiaye thanked those who had supported him during his term and said he was available to support the new team. Mouminy Camara presented the main priorities of his programme for the institution, Dakaractu reports.

Mouminy Camara’s appointment comes after several appointments to lead Senegalese organisations in October, including that of Boubacar Sy as head of Dakar’s central fish market, announced on 27 October in our article about his appointment.

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