At the helm of Africa desk at the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs since January 2024, Emmanuelle Blatmann, aged 46, is set to take over from Christine Fagès as the new ambassador of France to Dakar. This pivotal appointment unfolds amid a significant reshaping of diplomatic ties between Paris and the Senegalese capital, positioning the seasoned diplomat at the forefront of bilateral relations.
Emmanuelle Blatmann named next French ambassador to Dakar