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Legislative and fiscal activities in West and Central Africa

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Legislative bodies in Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Guinea, and Cameroon are addressing diverse fiscal, administrative, and diplomatic agendas. In Togo, the National Assembly continues to focus on international mediation and bilateral diplomacy, including the ratification of the convention establishing the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed). The Senate has also opened its second ordinary session to examine the 2027 finance bill, which Senate President Barry Moussa Barqué noted must align with the 2026-2031 government roadmap. Togo has adopted a 2027 budget of 2,684 billion FCFA, reflecting a 2.5% decrease from 2026 due to international economic uncertainties. In Côte d'Ivoire, Senate President Kandia Camara opened the second ordinary session of 2026 in Yamoussoukro. The agenda involves reviewing the national budget, twelve bill projects—including SME policies and animal genetics—and implementing digital modernization through AI and electronic voting. The National Assembly has set a legislative calendar through December 31, 2026, to review these drafts and the 2027 finance bill. In Senegal, a political confrontation tension has intensified as escalated following the ruling PASTEF party, holding 130 rejection of 165 parliamentary seats, rejected the 2026 Revised Finance Law (LFR) in committee. by the National Assembly's Finance and Budgetary Control Commission. The party ruling PASTEF party, holding 130 of 165 seats, argues the budget sacrifices strategic social sectors like health, education, health and water infrastructure—specifically citing the construction of a second hospital in Saint-Louis—while education while failing to protect purchasing power against rising energy costs. Opposition leaders have demanded power. Aminata Touré, general supervisor of the Kiiraay political formation, criticized the rejection as “irresponsibility” that could harm the government adjust non-essential spending rather than cutting social priorities. Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô defended national economy. She warned that the revisions, citing a 340 blockage prevents the state from committing 2,505 billion FCFA drop in expected revenues engagement authorizations and a 540 1,590 billion FCFA increase in expenditures. As a plenary vote approaches on October 27, the Prime Minister has proposed a meeting with payment credits, including 300 billion FCFA for domestic debt. Kiiraay representatives in Fatick further characterized the National Assembly president to seek move as a compromise, while economists warn the impasse could impact ongoing IMF negotiations. “serious political maneuver” that risks depriving essential services, such as schools and agricultural programs, of necessary resources.

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  1. 2026-10-26 19:32 UTC Legislative and fiscal activities in West and Central Africa
  2. 2026-10-26 11:02 UTC Legislative and fiscal activities in West and Central Africa
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  7. 2026-10-13 17:43 UTC Legislative activities in West and Central Africa
  8. 2026-10-12 15:35 UTC Legislative activities in Togo and Central Africa

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