Senegal’s newly installed Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô addressed the National Assembly on Tuesday, delivering his General Policy Statement with a clear message of continuity. He anchored his entire roadmap within the national reference framework known as “Sénégal 2050,” signalling that his government would stay the course set by the executive rather than chart a new direction.
Facing lawmakers, Al Aminou Lô sought to dispel any doubts about a possible policy shift following his appointment to the Prime Minister’s office. His message was unambiguous: no change of course. By grounding his agenda in the Sénégal 2050 strategic blueprint—a document meant to steer state action over the medium and long term—he aimed to underscore the coherence of his work with the orientations already laid down by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
His stance comes amid questions about the true extent of parliamentary support for the government, as well as rumblings of friction within the presidential majority. By stressing adherence to the national reference framework rather than unveiling a fresh personal initiative, Al Aminou Lô appears eager to project stability in government policy at a time when sensitive files—the high cost of living, power cuts, and a downgrade of the country’s sovereign rating—are fuelling criticism. The rest of his General Policy Statement, especially the detailed economic and social measures he plans to roll out, is now being closely watched by both deputies and the broader public.
