Senegal suspends official travel as oil prices rise

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko suspended foreign travel for officials as oil prices hit 115 dollars. New fiscal measures will be announced in the coming week.

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The government of Senegal has implemented a suspension of all non-essential international travel for ministers and senior officials. This decision comes as the country faces significant fiscal pressure resulting from the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The geopolitical instability has triggered a sharp rise in global energy costs, threatening the national budget.

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of the PASTEF party addresses a political gathering in Dakar, Senegal, in late 2025.
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