Senegal appoints new petroleum minister to oversee pivotal portfolio

Birame Souleye Diop takes reins at Ministry of Energy, Petroleum & Mining

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unveiled new government’s Cabinet appointments on 5 April 2024. — Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unveiled new government’s Cabinet appointments on 5 April 2024.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Iain Esau

Africa CorrespondentLondon

Senegal BP Woodside Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Published 8 April 2024, 11:08Updated 8 April 2024, 14:38