Senegal’s 2027 budget proposal reveals a 1.2 billion FCFA decrease in funding for the National Assembly, led by Ousmane Sonko, while the Presidency’s budget increases by 19.3 billion FCFA. This budgetary shift occurs amidst existing political tensions between the two top leaders of the Senegalese state, raising questions about power dynamics. The National Assembly’s budget is set to fall from 22.3 billion FCFA in 2026 to 21.1 billion FCFA in 2027, a reduction of approximately 5.4%. Conversely, the Presidency’s budget will rise from 204.5 billion FCFA to 223.8 billion FCFA. The Prime Ministry will also see a 1.4 billion FCFA increase, reaching 32.3 billion FCFA. The discrepancies raise concerns, particularly regarding the reduction in funds allocated to the institution headed by Sonko while the Presidency receives more, sparking debate about fiscal austerity versus political messaging.