2026 Supplementary Finance Bill: Aminata Touré warns that CFAF 300 billion for the private sector is at risk

At a press conference on October 26, 2026, Aminata Touré warned that rejecting the 2026 Supplementary Finance Bill could put CFAF 300 billion at risk for Senegalese businesses and their workers. She said the consequences could affect private-sector activity beyond the management of public finances. The former prime minister blamed Pastef lawmakers for the economic risks arising from their refusal to approve the bill. The precise mechanisms behind the potential loss and the sectors most exposed remain to be clarified.