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Senegal appoints economist as new PM after Sonko's sacking

Senegal's president has named senior economist Lo as new prime minister days after sacking his predecessor amid a backdrop of crippling debt and internal party crisis.

Editorial Staff · 2026-05-26 · 1 MIN READ

New PM appointed following the sacking of the previous prime minister.

Lo is a senior economist with experience in economic policy.

The appointment comes during a time of significant financial challenges for Senegal.