Senegal Halts Official Travel Amid Oil-Driven Budget Crisis

Senegal’s government has imposed a freeze on official travel to curb expenses as oil prices soar, hitting $115 per barrel. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced the decision at a gathering in Mbour, citing the need for austerity. He revealed he had canceled planned trips to Niger, Spain, and France to set an example in cutting costs during this fiscal squeeze. The country is grappling with serious financial strain after the IMF suspended a $1.8 billion aid program in 2023 due to false reporting