Senegal's Prime Minister Rejects Need for Debt Restructuring Amid Crisis
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has declared that the country will not require debt restructuring, despite a 132% debt-to-GDP ratio and an IMF lending freeze. This stance contrasts with analysts' expectations that restructuring may be inevitable.
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Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko ousmane sonko has publicly declared that the country will not need to implement a debt restructuring plan, even as it grapples with a debt-to-GDP ratio of 132% and a frozen $1.8 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) lending programme. This assertion comes amid widespread expectations among analysts and investors that restructuring is increasingly likely.












