LIVE: Follow the National Assembly plenary session, 2026 supplementary budget bill in serious danger

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Senegal

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LIVE: Follow the National Assembly plenary session, 2026 supplementary budget bill in serious danger

The National Assembly is examining bill No. 40/2026, the supplementary finance bill for 2026. The bill aims to adjust the initial budget forecasts to new economic and financial realities. Lawmakers are expected to vote on the government's budget priorities, while the headline suggests the bill faces serious risks.

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