Sonko's Pastef Party Threatens to Leave Senegal's Government

0:00Today is March 2nd. Here's what's making headlines worldwide. Senegal's Prime Minister, Al Smein Sanko, says his past-of-party is ready to leave the government and return to opposition if President Bessiru Dio Maye faced race from the party's goals. This comes as rumors swirl of a power struggle between the two close allies. Tensions are running high across the West African nation, fueled by clashes at universities and drawn out talks with the International Monetary Fund. The country is scrambling for funds and a fresh lending deal. The IMF put a $1 billion, $800 million program on hold this year after Sanko's team uncovered over $11 billion in. Unreported debts from the old government. Sanko built a huge following as an opposition firebrand but couldn't run in the 2024 presidential race due to a conviction. He backed Faye, his longtime aide and fellow paystaff member, who won and named Sanko Prime Minister. Recent riffs show in mixed messages from their cams about coalition leadership.

1:02Plus, Sanko's rejection of an IMF debt plan that tanked Senegal's bonds. More discord could stall those key negotiations even longer. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.