Senegal bans government travel as Iran war oil shock hits public finances
Published on April 4, 2026.
Senegal's Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has banned government travel due to the impact of the Iran-led war on global energy markets on his country's finances. The decision comes as oil prices soar and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has also exacerbated global economic stability. Sonko has already cancelled his planned trips to Niger, Spain, and France. Additional measures will be announced next week.
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