National Assembly: Bassirou Diomaye Faye Presents a Trap Vote to Ousmane Sonko and Pastef

The 2026 supplementary finance law, debated in the National Assembly since September 18, projects a budget deficit of 1,735.2 billion FCFA, mainly due to increased energy subsidies and decreased revenues. The government plans to cut investments by 555 billion FCFA to control the fiscal deficit, while increasing social safety nets like family security allowances. The Pastef majority faces a tough choice between approving a budget tied to the IMF agreement or risking accusations of paralyzing the state, creating a significant political dilemma.