The Senegalese Prime Minister’s Office has undergone a significant structural overhaul following the appointment of Al Aminou Lô in May 2026. This transition marks a departure from the administrative framework established under his predecessor, Ousmane Sonko, who had been in office since November 2025.
The reshuffle is grounded in Decree No. 2025-1431, which outlines the distribution of state services, public institutions, and national companies among the Presidency, the Prime Minister’s Office, and relevant ministries.
Sonko’s governance reforms
During his tenure, Ousmane Sonko introduced sweeping internal reforms to streamline the Prime Minister’s Office. These measures were formalized through Decree No. 2025-1929 on November 27, 2025, which established several new bodies to enhance governance efficiency. Key additions included:
- A Reform Monitoring and Guidance Unit to oversee policy implementation;
- An Inspection Service to audit administrative performance;
- A Committee for Asset Valorization and Recycling Initiatives to manage public resources;
- A National Procurement Commission to regulate government acquisitions.
The Government Secretariat also saw the creation of new divisions, including a Cabinet Preparation and Institutional Follow-Up Unit and a National Commission for Access to Information.
Lô’s structural adjustments
With the arrival of Al Aminou Lô, the Prime Minister’s Office has been further refined. His cabinet now incorporates the Technical Secretariat of the National Committee for Local Content Monitoring, previously under the Ministry of Petroleum and Mines. Meanwhile, certain departments have been reallocated to other ministries, reflecting a broader realignment of administrative responsibilities.
The Directorate General of National Civic Service and Volunteering has been transferred to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, while the Observatory of Places of Deprivation of Liberty now reports to the Ministry of Justice. Additionally, the Government Information and Communication Bureau (BIC-Gouv), previously led by journalist Mame Gor Ngom, has been relocated to the Ministry of Communication and Institutional Relations.
A notable administrative shift is the elimination of the Secretary of State for Government Relations and Spokesperson role. This function has been absorbed by a full-fledged minister in charge of Communication and Institutional Relations, who now serves as the official Government Spokesperson.
These changes underscore a strategic effort to optimize governance, clarify ministerial mandates, and strengthen operational coherence across Senegal’s executive structures.
