The transition at the helm of the Primature following Ousmane Sonko’s departure on May 22, 2026, has triggered a sweeping reorganization of state services, redefining roles and reinforcing the Prime Minister’s office under the decree n°2025-1431.
Restructuring under Al Aminou Lô’s leadership
Since Al Aminou Lô assumed the role of Prime Minister, the administrative framework of the Prime Minister’s office has undergone significant adjustments. The decree n°2025-1431, issued after the latest government reshuffle, formalizes the redistribution of responsibilities among the Presidency, the Primature, and ministerial departments. This restructuring affects public establishments, national companies, and state-owned enterprises, altering the operational dynamics of the Prime Minister’s office.
These changes build upon the foundations laid during Ousmane Sonko’s tenure. A decree issued on November 27, 2025 (n°2025-1929) had already bolstered the Prime Minister’s office by introducing new structures, including:
- The Reform Monitoring and Orientation Unit
- The Inspectorate of Services
- The Committee for Tracking and Enhancing Asset Valorization and Recycling Initiatives (established by decree n°2025-1605 on October 2, 2025)
- The Procurement Commission
- The Government Secretariat General was expanded to include a Cell for Preparing Council of Ministers meetings and a National Information Access Commission.
Key transfers and new alignments
Under Al Aminou Lô’s administration, further adjustments have been implemented. The Technical Secretariat of the National Local Content Monitoring Committee, previously under the Ministry of Petroleum and Mines, has been integrated into the Prime Minister’s office. Conversely, several structures have been transferred out of the Government Secretariat General to other ministries, including:
- The National Civil Service and Volunteerism Directorate, now under the Ministry of Youth and Sports
- The Government Information and Communication Bureau (BIC-Gouv), previously led by journalist Mame Gor Ngom, now under the Ministry of Communication and Institutional Relations
- The National Observatory of Detention Facilities, now reporting to the Ministry of Justice
Streamlining communication and governance
The latest reforms also signal a shift in government communication strategy. The position of Secretary of State for Institutional Relations and Government Spokesperson, previously attached to the Primature, has been eliminated. These duties are now handled by a full-fledged minister overseeing Communication and Institutional Relations, who serves as the official government spokesperson. This move reflects a broader effort to reallocate certain functions between the Primature and ministerial departments, aligning the government’s structure with the executive’s evolving priorities.
