A disagreement over Senegal’s 2026 state budget has escalated, with the Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Abdourahmane Diouf, sharply criticizing Ousmane Sonko. The criticism follows Sonko’s expressed reservations regarding the government’s budgetary choices, and a press conference held on October 19, 2026, in Dakar, where Sonko announced Pastef’s opposition to the draft amended finance law. Diouf countered Sonko’s recommendations by invoking his own governmental record, questioning Sonko’s achievements during his 26 months as Prime Minister with pointed rhetoric – “Nothing! Nada! Dara! Touss!” The core disagreements center on allocations for social spending and petroleum product subsidies. Sonko has called for dialogue between the executive branch and parliamentarians to resolve the dispute. This exchange underscores a growing political tension surrounding Senegal’s financial planning.