Senegal's Youngest President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Forms New Cabinet with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko: A Breakaway Government Focused on Reform, Employment, and Human Rights
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye formed a new government on April 5, 2023, appointing fresh faces to top roles after his landslide election win.
The 44-year-old political newcomer, who promised radical reforms, became the country's youngest president.
His appointed prime minister and former mentor, Ousmane Sonko, presented a cabinet of 25 ministers, hailing it as a break from the past.
Sonko, 49, led Senegal's anti-establishment movement but endorsed Faye after being barred from running due to a defamation conviction.
Both leaders are expected to share responsibilities, with Sonko's cabinet seen as a departure from the past.
Birame Souleye Diop was appointed as Senegal's energy minister in a new government, a significant role given the country's upcoming oil and gas production in 2024.
Ousmane Diagne, a former public prosecutor, became the justice minister.
The government included four women, who were assigned the portfolios of foreign affairs, fisheries, family and youth, and culture.
Senegal is dealing with challenges such as an unemployment rate of 20 percent.
The government's priorities, as stated by President Macky Sall's opponent, Senghor Sonko, include creating jobs for young people, reducing living costs, and safeguarding human rights.
His appointed prime minister and former mentor, Ousmane Sonko, presented a cabinet of 25 ministers, hailing it as a break from the past.
Sonko, 49, led Senegal's anti-establishment movement but endorsed Faye after being barred from running due to a defamation conviction.
Both leaders are expected to share responsibilities, with Sonko's cabinet seen as a departure from the past.
Birame Souleye Diop was appointed as Senegal's energy minister in a new government, a significant role given the country's upcoming oil and gas production in 2024.
Ousmane Diagne, a former public prosecutor, became the justice minister.
The government included four women, who were assigned the portfolios of foreign affairs, fisheries, family and youth, and culture.
Senegal is dealing with challenges such as an unemployment rate of 20 percent.
The government's priorities, as stated by President Macky Sall's opponent, Senghor Sonko, include creating jobs for young people, reducing living costs, and safeguarding human rights.
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