Senegal unveils new government lineup excluding PASTEF
Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Amine Mohamed Lô has announced the formation of Senegal’s new 30-member cabinet, which notably excludes representatives from the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party despite its parliamentary majority.
This cabinet reshuffle follows a period of significant political realignment in the country. Several technocratic and political figures have been integrated into the new administration. Just hours before the official list was released, former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko confirmed that his party would not be part of the new government.
The Prime Minister outlined the new team’s agenda, describing it as a “mission-driven government focused on delivering tangible results.” He emphasized a balanced approach, combining political and technical expertise while prioritizing youth and women’s representation.
He also highlighted a shift in governance methodology, with an emphasis on institutional coherence and leveraging national talent and the diaspora’s expertise.
The new cabinet retains several key ministers from the previous administration, including Cheikh Diba (Economy), Cheikh Niane (Foreign Affairs), Cheikh Tidiane Dièye (Hydraulics and Sanitation), and Moustapha Guirassy (National Education). Other notable figures kept in their roles include Ibrahima Sy (Health), Moussa Bala Fofana (Urban Planning), Yankhoba Diémé (Armed Forces), Déthié Fall (Infrastructure), and Bakary Sarr (Communication).
This restructuring comes after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as Prime Minister on May 26, following Ousmane Sonko’s election as President of the National Assembly.
