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Senegal faces debt risks as Q2 deficit deepens

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  • Q2 budget deficit widened to $1 billion despite higher tax receipts
  • Economists warn of mounting debt risks and fiscal strain on IMF, lenders

 

DAKAR, SENEGAL – Senegal’s budget deficit swelled to 588.3 billion CFA francs ($1 billion) in the second quarter of 2025, even as tax revenue climbed sharply, official figures show.

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