Delivering his general policy statement before the National Assembly this Tuesday, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô immediately set the tone: continuity. The head of government chose to anchor his entire roadmap in the national reference framework ‘Sénégal 2050’, signalling his determination to follow the path already laid out by the executive rather than steer government action in a new direction.
Addressing the deputies, Al Aminou Lô sought to quash any speculation about a possible shift in public policy following his appointment to the Prime Minister’s office. His message was unequivocal: he has no intention of changing course. By relying on the Sénégal 2050 framework—a strategic document designed to guide state action over the medium and long term—the Prime Minister aims to demonstrate that his approach is consistent with the priorities already set by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
This positioning comes at a time of uncertainty regarding the actual level of parliamentary support the Prime Minister enjoys, as well as potential friction within the presidential majority itself. By emphasising continuity with the national framework rather than introducing a personal new impetus, Al Aminou Lô appears to be seeking to reassure observers about the stability of the government’s direction. This is particularly significant given several sensitive issues—the high cost of living, electricity load-shedding, and the downgrade of the sovereign credit rating—that have fuelled criticism. The remainder of the general policy statement, particularly the detailed economic and social measures the Prime Minister intends to outline, is now being closely scrutinised by both deputies and the public.