Wire›2026 05 04›Senegal S President Faye Says Ruling Party Led By Pm Sonko Risks Collapse

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Senegal's President Faye says ruling party, led by PM Sonko, risks 'collapse'

<p>DAKAR, May 4 - Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said the ruling party is on a path that could lead to its downfall but that the party's leader, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, will remain in his post if he keeps \"doing his job properly\".Faye's comments, aired on stat

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Senegal's President Faye says ruling party, led by PM Sonko, risks 'collapse'<p>DAKAR, May 4 - Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said the ruling party is on a path that could lead to its downfall but that the party's leader, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, will remain in his post if he keeps \"doing his job properly\".Faye's comments, aired on stat
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