Senegal's Debt: Reconciliation with the IMF Lights the Way, But Not Yet the End of the Tunnel.

On April 21, 2026, Alioune Diouf, Director of Public Debt, announced that Senegal's public debt statistics are now aligned with those of the IMF, ending technical discrepancies. However, while this reconciliation is a crucial step, Senegal still needs to meet political and budgetary conditions to restart the IMF program, including a credible finance law and preliminary measures. The situation remains delicate and requires ongoing attention.