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Senegal Premier Raises Constitutional Option in Budget Standoff
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo said Senegal's government could invoke constitutional procedures to resolve its 2026 budget dispute if negotiations with lawmakers stall, according to a statement by Lo. The budget standoff has delayed discussions with the International Monetary Fund over a new lending program for the country. Lo did not specify which constitutional measures the government might pursue.
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