Senegal bans government ministers from non-essential foreign travel due to rising oil prices from Iran conflict
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced a ban on non-essential foreign travel for government ministers following oil price increases resulting from conflict involving Iran. Sonko stated that oil costs are approaching double what was budgeted and postponed his own trips to Niger and Spain. The prime minister said additional spending curb measures would be announced by the mines minister in the coming week.
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“Senegal bans government travel as Iran war oil shock hits public finances - Reuters”
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