Government at Risk of Collapse: Al Aminou Lo Does Not Rule Out a Strong Response to Pastef

Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo warned that a no-confidence motion could force the government to resign as Senegal prepares to host the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. He favors dialogue but says the executive will use all its constitutional powers if the deadlock continues, without specifying which measures it might take. National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko has stressed that lawmakers can bring a no-confidence motion, which Pastef could pass with its large majority. Possible executive options include dissolving the Assembly after early December 2026 and using a blocked vote.