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Senegal Audits Resource Deals Amid Debt Crisis

3/14/2026

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  • The Senegalese government, led by Sonko, will audit and renegotiate resource deals to boost transparency and reduce debt, which reached 132% of GDP in 2024.
  • Sonko criticizes existing contracts as unfair, especially the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas deal with BP.
  • The government plans to cut costs by closing 19 agencies and addressing unrest over unpaid student aid.
  • Senegal has frozen accounts of Industries Chimiques du Sénégal for unpaid debts.