The Ministry of Armed Forces (French: Ministère des Forces Armées), is the government agency responsible for overseeing the national defense and security of the Republic of Senegal.
The Ministry of Defence has several core responsibilities, including: National Security, Defence Planning and Policy, Armed Forces Management, engaging in regional and international defense initiatives, and Civil-Military Relations.
The Minister of Defence is the political head of the Ministry of Armed Forces.
They are appointed by the President of Senegal and are responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to the ministry.
The minister oversees the implementation of defense policies, represents the ministry at national and international forums, and acts as the primary point of contact for matters related to defense.