Senegalese lawmakers rejected, for a second time, a revised budget that is crucial to sealing a new programme with the International Monetary Fund, according to a statement from the country’s ruling party Pastef on Friday.The finance committee of Senegal’s National Assembly said last Tuesday it would review the revised budget it had initially rejected.• Pastef cited lack of budgetary transparency, ineffective cost-of-living measures, and the government’s refusal to provide key documents or rationalise special funds as reasons for the rejection.• The deadlock could derail...

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