Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as Prime Minister on Monday.
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as Prime Minister on Monday.
A former executive of the Central Bank of West African States, Lo is a specialist in economic and financial matters.
The presidency emphasises that this appointment aims to strengthen the effectiveness of governance and accelerate ongoing reforms for the benefit of the Senegalese people, within a political context marked by significant economic and institutional challenges.
On May 22, President Faye sacked his ally, Ousmane Sonko, who had held the position since April 2024.
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