Senegal's ousted PM Ousmane Sonko says his party will not participate in new government
Summary
Ousmane Sonko, the recently removed prime minister of Senegal and leader of the Pastef party, announced that his party will not join the new government. This decision follows disagreements with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who replaced Sonko after sacking him and dissolving the government.Key Facts
- Ousmane Sonko is the ousted prime minister of Senegal and leader of the Pastef political party.
- Sonko said his party will not take part in the new government or hold any minister positions.
- Sonko met with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, but they disagreed over the role of Pastef in the government.
- President Faye fired Sonko and dissolved the government on May 22, then named economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the new prime minister.
- Senegal's parliament supported Sonko by reinstating him as a member and electing him as speaker despite his removal.
- Senegal faces economic challenges from a debt crisis after discovering hidden debts in 2024.
- The International Monetary Fund paused its $1.8 billion loan program to Senegal due to the debt issues.
- Senegal hopes to restart talks with the IMF soon and resolve key financial issues by the end of June 2026.
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