Professor Alioune Badara Kandji has been appointed as the new Rector of Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar.
The announcement was made during the Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025.
Professor Kandji, a specialist in English literature, takes over from Professor Aminata Niang Diene, who served as the interim Rector since September 18th, 2024, following the departure of Professor Ahmadou Aly Mbaye.
Professor Kandji has held various academic positions at UCAD, including Head of the English Department, Assessor of the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences (FLSH), and Dean of the FLSH since 2021. His extensive experience and expertise in academia make him a suitable candidate to lead UCAD.
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