AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIMF Shock Meets Political Split: Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, deepening uncertainty as Dakar tries to restart IMF talks after a $1.8bn lending freeze tied to newly revised public debt figures. Parliament Power Shift: National Assembly President El Malick Ndiaye has also resigned, adding to the instability. Ebola Preparedness Gap: WHO flagged a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda as a public health emergency, spotlighting how slow market-driven vaccine development leaves countries exposed. Water Diplomacy: The UAE and the UN discussed sustainability cooperation and preparations for the UN Water Conference 2026 in Abu Dhabi, hosted with Senegal. Regional Sports & Culture: Morocco pardoned Senegalese AFCON fans jailed after the 2025 final, while Africa Day 2026 in Seoul showcased Senegal–Korea cultural fusion.
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