Ousmane Sonko

Senegal's President Bassirou Faye criticizes his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko banned ministers from non-essential foreign travel due to oil prices doubling from budget projections following Iran conflict, affecting regional economies across Africa.

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Senegal's government suspended non-essential travel for officials to address financial constraints stemming from regional geopolitical tensions affecting the nation's budget and economic stability.

Senegal's government banned non-essential foreign minister visits to cut costs after Iran conflict doubled oil prices from $62 to nearly $124 per barrel, severely impacting one of the world's poorest nations dependent on petroleum imports.