National Assembly: How Ousmane Sonko can block Bassirou Diomaye Faye's budget

Ousmane Sonko, president of Senegal's National Assembly, has significant leverage to influence or block the 2026 fiscal law, which is crucial during an economic crisis. Although Bassirou Diomaye Faye believes the Pastef majority will pass the bill, Sonko can use his powers to hinder or prevent its approval, especially amid a institutional standoff following his appointment to the Assembly. The bill, prepared after an agreement with the IMF, is a focal point of political confrontation, with Sonko demanding clarifications on the agreement and debt before voting.