Senegal's Faye names economist Lo as new prime minister
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the new prime minister following the dismissal of the previous government. Lo aims to reassure both local and foreign investors about the country's financial stability amid ongoing economic challenges. His appointment comes at a critical time as Senegal faces significant debt issues and political uncertainty.
- ▪Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo was named prime minister three days after the dismissal of the previous government led by Ousmane Sonko.
- ▪The International Monetary Fund has frozen Senegal's $1.8 billion lending program due to misreported debt.
- ▪Lo emphasized the need for a new approach to align with President Faye's vision while acknowledging the country's financial difficulties.
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Senegal's Faye names economist Lo as new prime ministerSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File PhotoPublished May 26, 2026, 05:28 AMUpdated May 26, 2026, 05:28 AMDAKAR, May 25 - Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye named a seasoned economist as prime minister on Monday, three days after dismissing the old government led by a firebrand populist who had spoken out against debt restructuring.The new prime minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo, formerly served as head of the Senegal branch of the Central Bank of West African States.Appearing on state television for the announcement of his…
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