Gambia: Ousmane Sonko Unveils Economic and Social Recovery Plan

Gambia: Ousmane Sonko Unveils Economic and Social Recovery Plan

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko officially presented his Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES) at the Grand Théâtre National in Dakar on Friday, August 1.

The Faye-Sonko Administration In Senegal: A Comprehensive Analysis Of Reforms And Anti-Corruption Efforts – The Standard Newspaper

By Ricky Peters Executive SummaryThe political landscape of Senegal underwent a significant transformation with the ascent of Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko. Faye, a former tax official and the general secretary of the African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (PASTEF), assumed office as the fifth President of Senegal on April 2, 2024, following his victory in the presidential election. His candidacy was endorsed by Ou…

Senegal’s New Economic Recovery Plan To Be Sourced From Domestic Funding

Senegal’s government has identified over 8.16 billion in available resources for three years, between 2025 and 2028, which can be utilised without increasing the state’s debt level.  Senegal has been facing a financial crisis and has been accused of misreporting its debt. In an effort to pull the country out of its economic slump, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced a new recovery plan, which will be financed 90% through domestic resources an…

Ousmane Sonko unveils Economic and Social Recovery Plan

In a packed hall, attended by members of the government, economic stakeholders, union representatives, and civil society, this initiative marks a decisive step in the implementation of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's political project. This ambitious plan is intended to be the cornerstone of Senegal's economic reconstruction. It represents a decisive break with past practices of economic governance, deemed ineffective, unequal, and largely dep…