Senegal’s recently formed government is experiencing internal conflict after the Minister of Economy, Cheikh Diba, publicly rebuked the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Serigne Guèye Diop, over comments regarding the nation’s public debt. Diop’s statements, made during a televised appearance on June 22nd, caused concern among observers and international financial partners. Diba responded with an official statement clarifying that Diop’s remarks were “personal opinions” and did not reflect the official position of the Senegalese state. The rebuke underscores a dispute over control of financial messaging, with Diba asserting the Ministry of Economy as the sole authority on public finance communication. This incident highlights a lack of cohesion within the new administration and raises questions about its ability to present a united front on critical economic issues. The move aims to safeguard Senegal’s financial credibility amid ongoing debt management.