Senegalese president names a new prime minister after sacking his predecessor
Senegal's president has appointed a new prime minister following the dismissal of his predecessor. Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo, a former banking executive, will now lead the government amid ongoing internal party tensions and economic challenges. This change comes after months of disagreements between the president and the former prime minister, Ousmane Sonko.
- ▪President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the new prime minister.
- ▪Ousmane Sonko was sacked after months of tensions with the president.
- ▪Lo previously served as an executive at the Central Bank of West African States.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSenegalese president names a new prime minister after sacking his predecessorSenegal’s president has appointed a former banking executive as the new prime minister after his predecessor was sacked last weekByBABACAR DIONE Associated PressMay 25, 2026, 6:12 PM1:12FILE - Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye attends the Africa Forward Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026.
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