Former Senegalese Minister of Economy, Abdourahmane Sarr, has urged a shift in focus regarding the country’s debated “hidden debt.” Sarr asserts the existence of the debt is no longer the core issue, but rather its sustainability for Senegal’s public finances. He believes the primary concern now is the state’s ability to manage the debt and develop an appropriate refinancing strategy. Sarr contends the debt is “sustainable and reasonably refinancable” within the West African CFA franc zone. His statement arrives amid ongoing public discussion and scrutiny of Senegal’s public debt management. The debate follows reports and statements from political and economic actors concerning the nation’s financial standing. Sarr’s position seeks to move the conversation toward practical solutions rather than continued debate over the debt’s initial existence.