Senegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko's sacking
Senegal's President has appointed economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the new Prime Minister following the dismissal of Ousmane Sonko. This change comes amid a significant political crisis and a pressing debt situation in the country. Lo aims to address the economic challenges while maintaining the principles of integrity and transparency.
- ▪Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo has been named Prime Minister after the sacking of Ousmane Sonko.
- ▪Senegal is facing a debt burden of 132 percent of GDP, prompting the leadership change.
- ▪The opposition has reacted strongly, accusing the government of orchestrating an 'institutional coup.'
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Senegal’s President on Monday (May 25, 2026) named a senior economist as Prime Minister after sacking his estranged former mentor in a shock move, saying the new appointee had the expertise to steer the west African country out of crippling debt.Senegal is mired in a deep political crisis after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday (May 22, 2026) sacked the popular Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of tensions.Former central banker Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo, who worked at the Central Bank of West African States, knows “the inner workings of the economy and finance”, a decree on Monday (May 25, 2026) announcing his appointment said.Senegal is labouring under a huge debt burden amounting to 132 percent of GDP. When Mr. Faye and Mr.
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