Hidden Debt: Dj Boubs' Statement Sparks Controversy

Boubacar Diallo, known as Dj Boubs, sparked controversy by suggesting on 2sTV that it would be better to hide Senegal's public debt to finance essential infrastructure. The public debt was re-evaluated to 132% of GDP at the end of 2024, with unrecorded commitments estimated between $7 billion and $11 billion. His comments prompted strong reactions on social media, particularly his claim that hiding the debt could enable projects like the regional express train and the BRT.