AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSenegal’s IMF shock deepens: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed firebrand PM Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, just as IMF talks were already strained by disputed fiscal data—now bondholders are reacting to fresh political uncertainty, with Senegal’s foreign-currency bonds reportedly sliding and investors pricing higher odds of restructuring. Power struggle in parliament: In a dramatic reversal, Sonko has secured election as Speaker of the National Assembly, boycotted by the opposition, intensifying constitutional debate and raising the stakes for who truly drives the reform agenda. World Cup momentum: Senegal’s football spotlight keeps rising as FIFA confirms World Cup preparations and the U.S. announces its 26-man squad, with a pre-tournament friendly against Senegal on May 31. Trade & jobs watch: Separately, Senegal’s mango export season is gearing up—phytosanitary certificates are set to start June 2, with early shipments already moving toward Europe.
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