LIVE: Cheikh Diba explains the details of the new agreement between Senegal and the IMF

On September 1, 2026, Minister of Economy, Finance, and Planning Cheikh Diba spoke following the IMF mission in Senegal. A principle agreement was announced for a $2.2 billion financing aimed at supporting the recovery of public finances. The minister discussed the mission's conclusions and Dakar's commitments before the final approval of the program.