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IMF Investigates Senegal's Hidden Debt Amid Reform Support

7/26/2025

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The IMF is examining a preliminary report from Forvis Mazars that uncovers potential misreporting of Senegal's public debt by previous officials. Despite the revelation of hidden debt, the IMF stands behind President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's reform initiatives. An IMF mission is set for late August to explore corrective actions and a new support program.

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The IMF is examining a preliminary report from Forvis Mazars that uncovers potential misreporting of Senegal's public debt by previous officials. Despite the revelation of hidden debt, the IMF stands behind President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's reform initiatives. An IMF mission is set for late August to explore corrective actions and a new support program.