Tense Behind-the-Scenes Meeting: Abdourahmane Diouf Clashes with Pastef Deputies

Discussions between Energy and Petroleum Minister Abdourahmane Diouf and several Pastef deputies during the review of a bill on the Petroleum Code turned tense, with some deputies criticizing his role in government disagreements. The minister expressed reservations, claiming the bill encroached on regulatory domain, but it was still adopted in committee. A potential challenge to the Constitutional Council could extend the debate, as the bill remains a key piece of legislation in the extraordinary session.