Senegal names Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as new prime minister
Senegal has named Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as its new prime minister. The appointment comes against the backdrop of political tension and a leadership row in the country. The new government's priorities are expected to become clearer in the coming days.
According to Anadolu Agency, Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo has been appointed Senegal's new prime minister. The appointment took place against the backdrop of political tension and a leadership row that has surfaced recently.
Rivalries within the governing bloc and developments in parliament have been intensely debated in Senegal in recent weeks. With the new prime minister taking office, a reshuffle of the government's management team is expected.
The new government's economic priorities and steps on public finances will become clearer in the coming days. Senegal is a closely watched economy given its oil and gas revenues and the programmes it runs with international financial institutions.
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