Ousmane Sonko, the esteemed former Prime Minister and current President of the National Assembly, has voiced his strong opinion regarding the recent accord forged between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government of Senegal. Taking to his official Facebook page, the head of the parliamentary institution declared that a comprehensive debate would soon commence to scrutinize the full implications of this renewed collaboration.
Following the announcement of a new agreement, which outlines a loan program exceeding 2 billion US dollars, equivalent to approximately 1,245 billion Francs CFA, intended to bolster Dakar, Sonko has once again stepped forward. This comes after he previously brought to light a significant undisclosed debt that led to the suspension of Senegal’s IMF program in 2024.
“We have closely monitored the successive announcements from both the IMF and the Senegalese government concerning a technical agreement, which awaits final approval from the Fund’s executive board,” Ousmane Sonko stated.
- What are Senegal’s commitments concerning its “debt treatment”?
- What are the primary reforms anticipated (including public finance sustainability, protection for vulnerable households, domestic revenue mobilization, expenditure rationalization, social safety nets, oversight of public enterprises, and the business environment)?
- What is the status of the international debt audits that were previously mandated?
- Publish this memorandum to ensure accurate public information and to facilitate a healthy debate on Senegal’s obligations;
- Alternatively, transmit the document to the National Assembly, as the representative body of the people.
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