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Senegal President Warns Party Collapse, Retains PM Amid IMF Freeze

5/4/2026

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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye warned that his ruling party could collapse amid internal tensions.
He announced Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will stay in office provided he performs his duties properly.
Faye said he can appoint or dismiss the prime minister and will act if dissatisfied.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) froze a $1.8 billion programme in 2024, straining Senegal’s economy.

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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye warned that his ruling party could collapse amid internal tensions.
He announced Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will stay in office provided he performs his duties properly.
Faye said he can appoint or dismiss the prime minister and will act if dissatisfied.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) froze a $1.8 billion programme in 2024, straining Senegal’s economy.