In the media | 26 Nov 2024
Senegal’s president faces budget challenge after likely parliamentary win
Leeuwner Esterhuysen
Economist, OE Africa
Leeuwner Esterhuysen, views Pastef’s majority as a positive development as it clears the path for President Faye and (Prime Minister Ousmane) Sonko to begin work on a budget for 2025 that aligns broadly with IMF requirements.
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