“The Nation’s Higher Interest”: Al Aminou Lô Calls for Dialogue on the 2026 Amended Finance Bill

Senegalese Prime Minister Al Aminou Lô expressed optimism after Pastef lawmakers rejected the 2026 Amended Finance Bill on October 23. Asked about Ousmane Sonko’s announced opposition to the bill, he urged political actors to put the nation’s higher interest first and resolve the dispute through dialogue. Lô cited Senegal’s ability to overcome the political tensions of 2021–2024 through talks between opposing figures. He said the situation between the executive branch and Sonko is not conventional political rivalry, as they belong to the same party.