Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on May 25 the country has a new Prime Minister. A senior economist, Ahmadiu Au Aminou Lo is a former central banker who worked at the Central Bank of West African States. The nomination comes days after the dismissal of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, in power since 2024, amid debates over the country's debt.

The renewed instability could complicate bailout negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, a move that risks deepening uncertainty in a country…