Ousmane Sonko’s Call for Autonomous Development Amid USAID Suspension

On February 3, 2025, during his speech in Fass Touré, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko discussed the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend USAID’s development aid program for three months. Sonko revealed that Senegal had received significant support from USAID, particularly in the electricity sector, with over 500 million dollars in aid. The suspension of USAID represents a major shift for many African countries, including Senegal, which relied on these funds for infrastructure and development projects. However, Sonko viewed this situation as an opportunity to reconsider Senegal’s economic model and strengthen national autonomy. He emphasized the need to mobilize local resources, encourage industrialization, and build national capacity to reduce reliance on foreign aid.

Ousmane Sonko’s Call for Autonomous Development Amid USAID Suspension

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