The name of General Souleymane Kandé was the subject of heated controversy following his assignment as defense attaché in New Delhi, India. This decision, taken by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, aroused the indignation of part of the opposition. Today, General Kandé returns to the forefront with a new appointment.
Indeed, the former chief of staff of the Senegalese Army was appointed to the rank of officer in the national order of the Legion of Honor by Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. This appointment was communicated in a letter dated June 7, 2024, sent by Army General Pierre Schill, Chief of Staff of the French Army. The letter was made public on June 24, 2024
In this missive, General Schill expresses his gratitude to General Kandé for his investment and dedication during his mandate, emphasizing that his leadership and his action have strengthened the privileged and historic relationship between the land armies of the two countries. Under Kandé’s command, the Senegalese Army achieved an exceptional level of professionalism, and its efforts to carry out joint activities with the French Elements in Senegal were particularly praised.
General Schill highlights Kandé’s determination and expresses his gratitude for having allowed Senegalese and French soldiers to work together for regional stability and the prosperity of the people. By announcing the appointment of General Kandé to the rank of officer in the national order of the Legion of Honor, Schill underlines that this distinction salutes the fundamental role of Kandé in the excellent cooperation between the two armies, illustrating the confidence and the strong ties that unite Senegal and France.
It should be noted that this letter precedes President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s visit to France on June 19, 2024, where he met President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée.
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