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Senegal's Sonko Threatens Government Exit Amid Rising Tensions

3/2/2026

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Ousmane Sonko, Senegal's Prime Minister, warned he could withdraw from the government if President Bassirou Diomaye Faye diverges from their shared vision.
Tensions are rising amid university violence and stalled IMF negotiations.
The IMF froze a $1.8 billion program in 2024 due to misreported debts exceeding $11 billion.
If disagreements persist, the Pastef party could revert to opposition, delaying IMF negotiations and affecting Senegal's financial stability.

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Ousmane Sonko, Senegal's Prime Minister, warned he could withdraw from the government if President Bassirou Diomaye Faye diverges from their shared vision.
Tensions are rising amid university violence and stalled IMF negotiations.
The IMF froze a $1.8 billion program in 2024 due to misreported debts exceeding $11 billion.
If disagreements persist, the Pastef party could revert to opposition, delaying IMF negotiations and affecting Senegal's financial stability.