Senegal: Government suspends non-essential foreign travel for ministers

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 4, 2026Country: Senegal

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Senegal: Government suspends non-essential foreign travel for ministers

The Senegalese government has suspended all non-essential foreign travel for ministers and senior officials due to rising oil prices caused by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko expressed concerns about an 'extremely difficult' period ahead as Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global energy markets. This decision aims to mitigate the negative repercussions on the national budget.

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