Sénégal new government forms without PASTEF participation

On the evening of June 1, 2026, newly appointed Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô finalized his cabinet, naming 30 ministers. However, the PASTEF, led by Ousmane Sonko, will not be part of this government. The party cited « significant disagreements » as the reason for its refusal to participate in the executive team.

General view of the National Assembly during Ousmane Sonko's election as President of the National Assembly, following his dismissal as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Dakar, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

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Political implications of the new cabinet

The formation of this government takes place in a context marked by recent political shifts. The absence of the PASTEF, despite its leader still being a member of the presidential majority, raises questions about the cohesion of the ruling coalition. What challenges might this decision pose for governance in the coming months?

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