- Ruling-party lawmakers reject revised budget as fiscal tensions deepen.
- IMF’s $2.2bn programme remains pending amid costly borrowing and debt negotiations.
DAKAR, SENEGAL – Senegal’s ruling party has rejected a revised budget in committee, deepening uncertainty over a proposed $2.2bn IMF programme and debt restructuring.
The National Assembly’s finance committee rejected the legislation on October 23 after lawmakers from the governing Pastef party opposed proposed spending adjustments and demanded greater accountability over public finances.
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