Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Amine Mohamed Lô, officially announced the formation of a 30-member government on Monday evening. Notably, this new executive body does not include any representatives from the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, despite their significant majority in the National Assembly.

This significant cabinet reshuffle unfolds amidst a period of national political realignment, incorporating a blend of seasoned technocrats and prominent political figures into the new team. Hours preceding the official announcement, former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko had publicly stated that members of his political movement would not be joining the new administration. The former Prime Minister’s declaration underscored a decision rooted in party principles, made after a series of discussions with the President of the Republic. This indicated a deliberate choice by PASTEF-Les Patriotes not to be part of the new government, aligning with the commitments of its Executive Committee.

Outlining the strategic direction for the newly appointed team, Prime Minister Lô emphasized its role as a «mission government with an obligation for tangible results.» He highlighted that the cabinet is built upon both political and technocratic foundations, with a conscious effort to ensure significant representation for youth and women.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister detailed that the government’s operational approach would undergo a methodological shift, prioritizing institutional coherence and actively harnessing expertise from both within the nation and its diaspora.

The cabinet’s fresh lineup sees the reappointment of several key figures from the previous administration. Among these are Senegalese ministers Cheikh Diba, who retains his portfolio at the Ministry of Economy; Cheikh Niane, continuing as Minister of Foreign Affairs; Cheikh Tidiane Dièye, remaining in charge of Hydraulics and Sanitation; and Moustapha Guirassy, who stays on as Minister of National Education.

Similarly, other Senegalese officials maintaining their ministerial roles include Ibrahima Sy for Health, Moussa Bala Fofana for Urbanism, Yankhoba Diémé for the Armed Forces, Déthié Fall for Infrastructure, and Bakary Sarr for Communication.

This government restructuring follows President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s earlier decision on May 26 to appoint Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô as Prime Minister. Lô’s assumption of this role comes after Ousmane Sonko, his predecessor, was elected to lead the Senegalese National Assembly.