Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the new prime minister. This decision follows the dismissal of Ousmane Sonko amidst rising tensions.

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed former regional central bank official Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as prime minister on Monday, days after dismissing Ousmane Sonko amid rising tensions that threaten reforms tied to crucial IMF support.