How Cheikh Diba’s attitude toward Pastef changed completely

Senegalese Economy and Finance Minister Cheikh Diba showed his frustration after Pastef deputies rejected the supplementary budget, exclaiming “Çaaxaan Baaxul” before the National Assembly. Since President Diomaye Faye took office, Diba has faced the fallout from the undisclosed debt, difficult budget choices and protracted negotiations with the IMF. After two years of talks, Senegal reached a staff-level agreement in September for a 36-month IMF program worth about $2.2 billion, covering 2026–2029. The agreement and the rejection of the supplementary budget have intensified tensions over his economic management.