Exhibit 5.38

CONSENT OF F.J. SAWADOGO

The undersigned hereby consents to the use of their report(s), and the information derived therefrom, as well as the reference to their name, in each case where used or incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement on Form F-10 of IAMGOLD Corporation.

/s/ Francois J. Sawadogo
By:	Francois J. Sawadogo, M.Sc., MAIG
	IAMGOLD Essakane SA
Dated: May 15, 2020