Senegal has witnessed a significant political development with the unveiling of its new government. On the evening of Monday, June 1st, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô announced the composition of his cabinet, a team comprising 30 ministers.
A notable absence from this newly formed government is the Pastef party. Despite its leader, Ousmane Sonko, maintaining a membership within the head of state’s own political faction, Pastef publicly declared its decision to “not participate in this government,” citing “points of disagreement” as the primary reason for its non-inclusion.
This exclusion holds particular weight given the recent political trajectory of Ousmane Sonko. Just days prior, on Tuesday, May 26th, Sonko was elected to the presidency of the National Assembly, a move that followed his dismissal from the position of Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The formation of this cabinet, therefore, marks a critical juncture in Senegal’s political landscape, raising questions about the future dynamics between key political players and their respective roles in national governance.
