In a significant development for West African politics, Senegal’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô, unveiled his 30-member ministerial team on the evening of Monday, June 1st. Notably, the government was formed without the participation of the PASTEF party, despite its leader, Ousmane Sonko, holding a prominent position within the state.
PASTEF officially declared its decision not to join the cabinet, citing “points of disagreement” as the rationale behind its non-participation. This absence sparks considerable discussion regarding the implications for the nation’s political landscape.