Dakar, May 26, 2026 — Senegal is witnessing a rapid political reshuffle at the highest levels of government, marked by the appointment of a new Prime Minister and the election of a former head of government to lead the National Assembly.
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed Mr. Al Aminou Lô as Prime Minister of the Republic of Senegal on Monday, May 25, 2026. The decision comes just days after the dismissal of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, signaling a significant reconfiguration within the executive branch.
The reshuffle was followed by another major political development in the capital. On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Ousmane Sonko was elected President of the National Assembly in Dakar, securing a decisive victory with 132 votes out of 165. His election places him at the head of Senegal’s legislative institution only three days after his removal from the post of Prime Minister.
Sonko’s swift transition from the executive to the legislative leadership underscores the fluidity of the current political landscape. Despite his dismissal from government, he retains a central role in national affairs through his new parliamentary position.
The appointment of Al Aminou Lô as Prime Minister is expected to usher in a new phase in the administration’s governance strategy, although official policy directions have yet to be detailed.
These rapid changes reflect an ongoing realignment within Senegal’s political leadership under President Faye, as the country navigates a sensitive period of institutional restructuring.
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