President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has reshaped the country’s leadership by appointing economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as the new prime minister. The decision was formally announced through a presidential decree broadcast on national television on May 25.
Lô, a seasoned economist with extensive experience at the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), previously held key positions in Senegal’s government. He served as Secretary-General in the initial cabinet formed by President Faye after the April 2024 elections before being elevated to ministerial rank.
The appointment follows a period of political turbulence in Senegal, marked by significant changes in the executive branch. It comes just four days after the dismissal of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, a move that underscored growing divisions within the administration that had been simmering for months.
The new prime minister is expected to steer Senegal through a critical phase, as the nation navigates economic challenges and seeks to consolidate its political stability following recent upheavals in the government.
