Senegal Names Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo Prime Minister
Why in the news
Senegal got a new prime minister when President Bassirou Diomaye Faye picked Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo, right after Ousmane Sonko was removed from the post.
Key facts
- Appointed by: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
- New PM: Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo, replacing the dismissed Ousmane Sonko.
- Profile: long-serving economist and central banker, linked to the BCEAO as well as the Pastef party.
- Earlier role: played a major part in drawing up the ‘Senegal 2050’ economic roadmap.
Significance
- A technocrat with central-bank experience takes charge of government.
- The change comes through the removal of the previous prime minister.
Exam angle
- Country: Senegal; President: Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
- Outgoing PM: Ousmane Sonko.
- Related terms: BCEAO, Pastef, Senegal 2050.