First Country in the World Banned Foreign Travel for Ministers Amid Oil Crisis
Senegal has banned foreign travel for ministers, becoming the first country in the world to adopt such a decision.
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This move comes as a response to the energy crisis caused by the war between Iran and the USA. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko stated that only absolutely essential official trips would be allowed, writes Bild.
The aim of these measures is a sharp reduction in government spending. The reason is a significant rise in oil prices.
As an oil importer, Senegal has been particularly hard hit by the crisis, as it initially expected significantly lower costs.