Senegal’s education budget falls by more than 31 billion CFA francs
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Senego
Illustrative image · Werner Pfennig · Pexels · Licence PexelsThe budget of Senegal’s Ministry of National Education is falling by more than 31 billion CFA francs under the 2026 supplementary finance law. The National Movement of Patriotic Teachers is condemning the cut as the education sector faces major challenges, Senegal7 reports.
The budget of Senegal’s Ministry of National Education is falling by more than 31 billion CFA francs under the 2026 supplementary finance law. The National Movement of Patriotic Teachers (MONEP) condemned the reduction and expressed its indignation at the difficulties facing the education system, according to Senegal7.
On 29 October 2026, economist Aliou Diouck said another cut of 21 billion CFA francs to a primary education programme was equivalent to funding 46 schools and a theoretical capacity to accommodate 13,800 children aged six to seven.
The reduction comes as Senegal’s National Assembly was examining the 2026 supplementary budget on 26 October. It follows President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s request on 28 October to implement the 2026 and 2027 Senegalese budgets.
