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Senegal Suspends Non-Essential Travel as Oil Prices Surge

4/4/2026

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Rising global oil prices linked to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran prompted Senegal to suspend all non-essential foreign travel for ministers.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko (Senegal) warned of extremely difficult times ahead as oil rose to about $115 per barrel, nearly double the budgeted $62.
He canceled his trips to Niger, Spain, and France.
The Energy and Mines Minister will provide details soon.

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Rising global oil prices linked to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran prompted Senegal to suspend all non-essential foreign travel for ministers.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko (Senegal) warned of extremely difficult times ahead as oil rose to about $115 per barrel, nearly double the budgeted $62.
He canceled his trips to Niger, Spain, and France.
The Energy and Mines Minister will provide details soon.