Senegal’s Sonko softens tone on debt restructuring as IMF talks due (opens original article in a new tab)

Senegal's former prime minister Ousmane Sonko has softened his opposition to debt restructuring, signaling a potential shift in stance as IMF negotiations approach.

• Senegal's former PM Ousmane Sonko softened his stance on debt restructuring, stating he has no 'rigid positions' on the issue.
• Sonko, now speaker of the National Assembly, could influence government policy and potentially resist reforms needed for an IMF programme.
• An IMF team is set to resume talks on a new lending programme as Senegal's debt reached 132% of GDP in 2024.