Senegal’s recently removed prime minister announced that his party will not join the new government, deepening political instability amid a severe national debt crisis.

Senegal's Pastef political party will not participate in the country's new government, recently ​ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, the party president, said ‌on Monday, raising the prospect of further political turmoil amid a daunting debt crisis.

Senegal has been plunged into a deep political crisis following the sudden resignation of its parliament speaker, El Malick Ndiaye, just 48 hours after the president shocked the nation by dismissing the entire government.

Beyond asserting regional leadership, Senegal, home to nearly 19 million people, aims to broaden its international influence through partnerships with other regions, particularly within the Global South.

Senegal on Saturday marked the 66th anniversary of its independence with celebrations held across the country, highlighted by a grand civil-military parade presided over by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in the central city of Thies, about 70 km east of the country's capital, Dakar.

The government of Senegal has suspended all non-essential foreign travel by ministers and senior officials, warning of “extremely difficult” economic conditions as a surge in global oil prices intensifies pressure on public finances.

Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday's friendly match against Peru at Stade de France - despite being stripped of the title earlier this month.

The World Bank Group has approved 135 million U.S. dollars in financing for Senegal to strengthen its health system and expand financial protection for vulnerable populations, according to a statement released on Thursday.

Senegal have vowed to appeal after being stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title on Tuesday, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarding the championship to Morocco two months after a controversial final.

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been handed a five-match ban by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and fined $100,000 following chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco, CAF announced on Thursday.