UAE Strengthens Senegal Trade
June 10th, 2024
Via WhyAfrica, an article on UAE efforts to strengthen trade with Senegal: Senegal is the second-fastest growing economy in Africa and the fourth-fastest growing economy in the world, positioning this West African country as a key market of great strategic importance for countries in the Middle East. Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating […]
Read more »Why African Countries are Turning their Backs on Loans from Beijing
May 5th, 2024
Via The Africa Report, a look at why African countries are turning their backs on loans from Beijing: Chinese companies are no longer the end-all, be-all of international funds for several African countries, including the DRC, Zambia, Angola and Cameroon. A new power dynamic is taking shape, with China keeping a more discreet presence by […]
Read more »Russia Considering Creating Ports in Tanzania, Senegal, Algeria and Egypt
April 24th, 2024
Via Russia’s TASS News, a report that Russia is considering the possibility of creating ports in Tanzania, Senegal, Algeria and Egypt: Russia is considering the creation of ports to organize the flow of domestic goods with African countries, in particular in Tanzania, Senegal, Algeria and Egypt. Roman Chekushov, director of the department of international cooperation […]
Read more »Shake-Up For Senegal Mining?
April 7th, 2024
Via WhyAfrica, a report on why Senegal’s mining, oil and gas sectors might be in for a shake-up under newly elected President Faye: With elections behind them and a new president in the driving seat, Senegal’s mining sector will be interesting to follow in 2024. In his first address to the nation on Wednesday newly […]
Read more »Ndayane Port: Senegal’s Gateway to Economic Growth
March 15th, 2024
Via Energy, Capital & Power, an article on Senegal’s Ndayane Port: With the commencement of gas and oil production expected in 2024, Senegal expects a GDP growth of 9.2%, averaging 5.8% annually from 2025 to 2028. While all sectors of the economy will feel the impact, certain sectors vital for hydrocarbon development are receiving priority […]
Read more »Senegal’s Economic Reboot
March 14th, 2024
Via The Africa Report, an article on Senegal, a nation which – with its population, oil windfall and infrastructure – technically has the resources to support its ambition to become the continent’s next economic powerhouse: With a gross domestic product set to grow by an average of 8.5% between now and 2029, alongside significant demographic […]
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