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APR denounces Senegal deficit raised to 7.6% of GDP

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The Alliance for the Republic (APR) denounces the revision of Senegal’s budget, with revenues down by 340.1 billion CFA francs and the deficit raised to 7.6% of GDP. The party is seeking explanations about the consequences for businesses, households and employment, according to Seneplus.

The Alliance for the Republic (APR), the party of former Senegalese president Macky Sall, has criticised a revision of the 2026 budget that would raise the public deficit from 5.4% to 7.6% of gross domestic product. The party presented its criticisms at a press conference on Wednesday 28 October, according to Seneplus.

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