Senegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko ouster
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the new prime minister following the dismissal of Ousmane Sonko. Sonko's ouster came after months of political tensions between him and the president, leading to the resignation of the entire government. Lo, a former banking executive, will now be tasked with forming a new government amidst the ongoing political instability.
- ▪Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo has been appointed as Senegal's new prime minister.
- ▪Ousmane Sonko was dismissed after months of tensions with President Faye.
- ▪The resignation of all government members followed Sonko's ouster.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Senegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko's sacking — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Senegalese president names a new prime minister after sacking his predecessor — ABC News — International
- ▪ Senegal's Faye names economist Lo as new prime minister — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Senegal president names economist Lo as prime minister after Sonko ouster — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Senegal president names economist Lo as prime minister — Investing.com — News
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Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye attends the Africa Forward Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026. BRIAN INGANGA / AP PHOTO/BRIAN INGANGA Senegal's president on Monday, May 25, appointed a former banking executive as the new prime minister after his predecessor was dismissed last week. According to a statement read on national television, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye named Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the head of government, replacing Ousmane Sonko. Sonko was fired on Friday, after months of simmering tensions between him and the president. The sacking triggered the resignation of all the members of the government and its dissolution. Lo will now have to form a new government.
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