The move, a campaign promise of the new administration, aims to safeguard the nation’s interests.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko emphasized the government’s commitment to fulfilling its electoral pledge. The commission, headed by former tax inspector El Hadji Ibrahima Diop, will consist of legal and industry experts.
The review is prompted by concerns over the terms of previous agreements, particularly in the oil sector. The government intends to renegotiate contracts to better align with Senegal’s national interests.
While emphasizing a methodical approach, the Prime Minister clarified that the goal is not to dismantle existing agreements but to ensure they comply with legal frameworks. The commission’s work is expected to have a significant impact on Senegal’s economic landscape.
The new administration, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has adopted a sovereignist and pan-Africanist agenda. This contract review is a key component of their policy platform.
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