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Senegal: Economic activity increased by 2,3 % in July 2026
Senegal's domestic economic activity grew by 2,3 % in July 2026 compared to the previous month, driven primarily by the primary and secondary sectors, which rose by 1,2 % and 2,4 % respectively, as well as by taxes on goods and services, which increased by 21 %.
The net income of BOA Senegal increased by 11% as of the end of September 2026
In a banking environment where revenue growth and risk management remain major challenges, BOA Senegal continues its progress and improves its profitability.
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko’s threats of budgetary obstruction trigger a decline in bonds
In Senegal, political uncertainty is already impacting financial markets. The statements made by Ousmane Sonko, who is threatening to block the government’s draft budgets, have triggered a new wave of distrust regarding the country’s sovereign debt, weakening the prospects for…
Senegal: A fourth quarter of economic and social challenges
The third quarter 2026 is proving to be quite busy in Senegal. Amid a context of economic difficulties, the Government is also facing social unrest. Several sectors are marked by strikes or threats of systemic paralysis.
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko calls for a blockade of the supplementary finance law
In Senegal, a confrontation is looming between the government and the National Assembly. A situation that threatens to affect the finance project for 2027 and the supplementary finance bill.
Senegal: Import prices increase by 2% in June 2026
Import prices rose by 2,7% in August 2026, compared to the previous month.
Senegal adopts a green taxonomy
Senegal adopts a green taxonomy. The launch is scheduled for 19 October 2026. This initiative is led by the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Planning, with technical support from the German Cooperation (GIZ).
Senegal and Ghana are innovation champions in West Africa
Innovation capacity now constitutes an essential lever for economic competitiveness and growth. It is not limited solely to investments dedicated to research or the number of patents registered.
Senegal and Ghana are the champions of innovation in West Africa
Innovation capacity now constitutes an essential lever for the competitiveness and growth of economies. It is not limited solely to investments dedicated to research or the number of patents registered.
Senegal: Economist Babacar Gaye reviews the draft finance bill 2027
The draft Budget 2027 of Senegal was made public on this 15 of October. It is projected in revenue at 6 012,1 billion FCFA against 5 848,7 billion FCFA for the adjusted finance law 2026, representing an increase of 163,4 billion FCFA in absolute terms and 2,8% in relative…
The FMI confident in a rapid restructuring of Senegal's debt
Kristalina Georgieva believes that the discussions between Dakar and its creditors can demonstrate the effectiveness of the G20 enhanced mechanisms. Their outcome will, however, determine the implementation of the new 2,2 billion dollar program negotiated with the Fund.
Senegal: 338 billion FCFA mobilized through the second bond issue of the year
Senegal has successfully closed its second Public Offering of the year 2026. Launched on September 23, the operation concerns a total mobilized amount of 338,2 billion FCFA, against an initial objective of 200 billion FCFA, representing a coverage rate of 169,1%.
BRVM : 29 declining stocks dictate the daily trend.
The pullback intensifies at the BRVM with a clear predominance of declining stocks: 29 securities finished in the red against only 13 gainers. This unfavorable change in balance accompanies the decline of the main indices.
Senegal: 57 million euros from the OPEP Fund to boost agriculture
Senegal is receiving significant support in its pursuit of food sovereignty. The country has signed a convention with the OPEP Fund for International Development.
Nigeria: A 144 MWh annual solar project to power the ACE submarine cable station in Lagos.
The Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) fiber optic submarine cable landing station located in Lagos, Nigeria, is preparing to evolve its energy supply model through a solar partnership.
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CEDEAO : 2,61 billion USD to accelerate 121 regional integration projects
West African regional integration must now be measured by the yardstick of projects concretely achieved.
Togo: The 2027 budget is down by 2,5% to 2 684 billion FCFA
Togo plans to allocate 2 684,1 billion FCFA to public expenditure in 2027, compared to 2 751,5 billion FCFA in the initial budget of 2026.
Shaken on the stock market, Netflix is sacrificing 6 % of its workforce and is laying off its highest-ranking executive in Africa.
The American streaming giant Netflix is taking radical measures in the face of financial turmoil. Faced with a spectacular drop in its stock price of more than 40 % over the last twelve months, the group initiated, in October 2026, a plan to eliminate 1 000 jobs globally.
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