Senegal Prime Minister to deliver General Policy Statement

Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo is scheduled to deliver his General Policy Statement (DPG) before the National Assembly of Senegal on Tuesday, September 8. The speech is viewed as a critical institutional act intended to outline the government's priorities, define its work program, and establish a framework for future accountability amidst political tensions and economic constraints.

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signaled expectations for an exhaustive presentation of the government's full work program rather than a mere formal speech. The political impact of the declaration will likely depend on the reactions of key figures, including President Faye and Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party. Sonko has previously described the current political landscape as a form of ‘cohabitation,’ noting that while his party holds a majority, they do not intend to censure the government.