Senegal has a new government with 25 ministers and five junior ministers, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced on Friday, following the president’s landslide election victory in March.
The cabinet was approved by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44, who was inaugurated on Tuesday and appointed Sonko, a key supporter, as prime minister. Outgoing President Macky Sall lost in a wave of dissatisfaction after ruling for 12 years.
The composition of the cabinet will be closely monitored, especially after Faye’s radical campaign promises, such as abandoning the CFA franc, the West African common currency. Despite some backtracking on that pledge, Faye has now committed to conducting an audit of the oil, gas, and mining sectors this week.
Among the key appointments is Cheikh Diba as the finance minister, who previously served as the finance ministry’s director of budget programming. Abdourahmane Sarr has been named as the economy minister.
The Ministry of Oil and Energy will be led by Birame Souleye Diop, who was the vice president of the now-disbanded Pastef party founded by Sonko and Faye.
In a significant move, two generals have been appointed as the interior and defense ministers in the new government.
Senegal’s political landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the formation of this new government, reflecting the desire for change expressed by voters in the recent election.
Faye’s administration will face challenges in fulfilling the promises made during the campaign, particularly regarding economic reforms and tackling corruption in key sectors such as oil, gas, and mining.
The appointment of key figures such as Diba, Sarr, and Diop in crucial ministerial positions signals Faye’s commitment to addressing economic issues and implementing reforms in key sectors.
Overall, the new government in Senegal under Prime Minister Sonko’s leadership will be closely watched in the coming months as it navigates the complex challenges facing the country and works towards fulfilling its promises to the electorate.
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