Senegal: Al Aminou Lo unveils his government, several ministers from Sonko retained.
The Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo unveiled a 30-member government, marked by the retention of several key ministers from the Sonko era, including Cheikh Diba for Finance, Ousmane Diagne for Justice, Ibrahima Sy for Health, and Moustapha Mamba Guirassy for Education. The new team now separates Finance from the Economy and introduces new profiles for Foreign Affairs and the Armed Forces, in a politically tense context between the presidency, Pastef, and Ousmane Sonko.
SUMMARY
The Secretary General of the Presidency, Oumar Samba Ba, read on the evening of Monday, June 1, 2026, the decree concerning the composition of the Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo government. The cabinet has 30 members, including 26 full ministers, two delegated ministers, and two secretaries of state. Several holders of key portfolios from Sonko’s first government have been retained, including Cheikh Diba, Cheikh Tidiane Dièye, Moustapha Mamba Guirassy, Ibrahima Sy, and Mabouba Diagne. The list marks a departure in two sensitive positions: the Armed Forces and Foreign Affairs have been entrusted to new profiles, respectively Yankoba Djémé and Cheikh Niang.
Cheikh Diba, who had been targeted by public accusations from the Pastef deputy Cheikh Bara Ndiaye during the week of political turmoil from May 22-26, is retained in the economic sector but in a restructured configuration: Finance and Budget are returned to him, while Economy, Planning, and Cooperation have been assigned to Abdourahmane Sarr, a second distinct post. The Communications portfolio is assigned to Alioune Sall, who combines Telecommunications and Digital. Justice goes back to Ousmane Diagne, who is retained as Keeper of the Seals.
Pastef, of which Sonko had stated from the perch of the National Assembly that the party “is not associated” with the appointment of Al Aminou Lo, had set seven prerequisites for any participation in the government. The list published this evening indicates that the Prime Minister has formed his team by integrating members of the party – several of whom directly come from the list of portfolios claimed by Pastef – without the formal conditions of this negotiation framework being made public.
The Complete List
Prime Minister: Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo
- General Birame Diop, Minister of the Armed Forces
- Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé, Minister of the Interior and Public Security
- Ousmane Diagne, Minister of Justice, Keeper of the Seals
- Cheikh Niang, Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese Abroad
- Ibrahima Sy, Minister of Health and Public Hygiene
- Abdourahmane Sarr, Minister of Economy, Planning, and Cooperation
- Cheikh Diba, Minister of Finance and Budget
- Daouda Ngom, Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation
- Yancoba Djémé, Minister of Land and Air Transport
- Alioune Sall, Minister of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital
- Moustapha Mamba Guirassy, Minister of National Education
- Mabouba Diagne, Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Livestock
- Cheikh Tidiane Dièye, Minister of Hydraulics and Sanitation
- Maimouna Dièye, Minister of Family, Social Action, and Solidarity
- Serigne Guèye Diop, Minister of Industry and Commerce
- Abdourahmane Diouf, Minister of Energy and Petroleum
- Moussa Balla Fofana, Minister of Urbanism, Territorial Communities, and Land Development
- Dethié Fall, Minister of Infrastructure, Land Roads, and Unblocking
- Birame Souleye Diop, Minister of Mines and Geology
- Alioune Badara Mbaye, Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition
- Khady Diène Gaye, Minister of Youth and Sports
- Alpha Thiam, Minister of Culture, Crafts, and Tourism
- Idrissa Sam, Minister of Employment and Vocational Training
- Mamadou Lamine Dianté, Minister of Public Service, Labor, and Public Service Reform
- Ami Mara, Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy
- Alwin John, Minister of Microfinance and Social and Solidarity Economy
Delegated Ministers: 27. Bacary Sarr, delegated minister to the Prime Minister, spokesperson for the government 28. Boubacar Camara, delegated minister to the Minister of Finance and Budget
Secretaries of State: 29. Momath Ndao, secretary of state to the Minister of Urbanism, in charge of Housing 30. Ibrahima Thiam, secretary of state to the Minister of Industry and Commerce, in charge of SMEs
Profiles to Note
Cheikh Diba – retained despite the accusations of May 26. An economist, he was appointed under Sonko. His retention in the economic sector by Faye, in a configuration where Finance is distinct from Economy, indicates a desire to maintain continuity in managing external commitments and discussions with the IMF.
Birame Souleye Diop in Mines – an emblematic figure of Pastef, he was Faye’s campaign director in 2024. His presence in the government of Al Aminou Lo indicates that the party has indeed secured strategic portfolios despite Sonko’s public declaration.
Dethié Fall in Infrastructure – the former president of the Republican Party for Progress (PRP), an ally of Pastef since the 2024 campaign, confirms the government’s openness to partners of the Diomaye President coalition.
The complete composition of the decree had not yet been published in the Official Journal at the time of closing the writing.
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