Diomaye gains 19.3 billion CFA francs and takes over a substantial budget from Ousmane Sonko

Senegal’s proposed 2027 budget allocates 223.8 billion CFA francs to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s office, an increase of 19.3 billion from 2026. The allocation includes 183.3 billion for the presidency’s main program and 39.7 billion for the Intergenerational Fund. The Prime Minister’s office budget rises by 1.4 billion to 32.3 billion, while the National Assembly’s budget falls by 1.2 billion to 21.1 billion. Following the merger of the relevant ministries, the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Planning is allocated 1.019 trillion CFA francs, nearly 300 billion more than in 2026.