Fatshimetrie, a diverse and committed news publication, recently reported on the powerful speeches of Senegal’s new Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, before the National Assembly. At the heart of his remarks was a stated desire to deeply reform the Senegalese economy, declaring it trapped in a model inherited from colonization.
Ousmane Sonko, with his recent mandate and bold vision, announced a vast tax reform aimed at increasing state revenues while preserving a fairer system. He aspires to increase the tax rate to 20% to increase the contribution of all sectors of Senegalese society, thus affirming his desire to make every citizen pay fairly.
Among the priority measures of this reform are the broadening of the tax base, an update of the income tax scale and the revision of tax exemptions, particularly in key sectors such as cement. In addition, the Prime Minister stressed Senegal’s desire to withdraw from bilateral agreements related to tax havens, demonstrating unwavering determination in the face of tax evasion and international agreements deemed unfavorable.
This ambitious economic policy, presented in a context described as catastrophic by Ousmane Sonko, aims to place Senegal among the most competitive economies in Africa. An ambition supported by concrete measures such as the promotion of multilingualism, with the generalization of the teaching of English in primary school and the promotion of national languages in the education system.
The economic and social strategy developed by the Senegalese government, under the energetic leadership of Ousmane Sonko, illustrates the determination to modernize the country and strengthen its place on the international scene. This innovative vision, centered on tax fairness and sustainable economic development, outlines a new era for Senegal, where innovation and inclusion combine to serve harmonious and sustainable growth.
Fatshimetrie will continue to closely monitor the evolution of these major reforms and analyze their impact on Senegalese society, thus embodying its commitment to inform and stimulate debate on the crucial issues shaping the country’s future.