Senegal: Ousmane Sonko criticizes G20 debt mechanism

Author: fr.africanews.comPublished on: October 20, 2026Country: Senegal

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Senegal: Ousmane Sonko criticizes G20 debt mechanism

In Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, president of the National Assembly and former prime minister, has criticized the use of the G20 mechanism to restructure the country’s public debt. He warned of the risks associated with the initiative. Sonko also threatened not to vote for the finance bill.

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