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Bangladesh has formally requested a new support program from the International Monetary Fund as the nation reels from the economic fallout of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. The conflict has triggered soaring energy costs, disrupted supply chains, and increased foreign debt, prompting Dhaka to seek billions in emergency loans.
Senegal’s National Assembly Speaker El Malick Ndiaye has resigned, clearing the way for former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to run for the position amid a deepening political crisis. The move could further complicate reform efforts by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who fired Sonko last Friday.
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, escalating political tensions. The move threatens to delay negotiations with the IMF over a $1.8 billion bailout as the country faces economic strain. Sonko, a former ally and popular figure, may now return to opposition, complicating governance.
