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Senegal’s ousted PM Sonko boycotts new government, raising fears of political deadlock
Senegal's ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced his party, Pastef, will not participate in the new government led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo, escalating tensions with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The dispute threatens political deadlock as Pastef holds a majority in parliament and may challenge the government. Senegal faces a debt crisis with a reported $13 billion debt and high debt-to-GDP ratio.
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