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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye concludes five-day diplomatic mission
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has concluded a five-day diplomatic and economic mission spanning Washington, Abu Dhabi, and Nouakchott. During his travels, Faye met with leaders from the IMF and World Bank, as well as American private sector representatives, to strengthen Senegal’s investment prospects.
In the United Arab Emirates, Faye held discussions with President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to finalize a new economic partnership. This collaboration is expected to cover sectors including finance, infrastructure, energy, agriculture, logistics, and digital technology. Additionally, Cybastion has announced plans to mobilize $300 million to bolster Senegal’s digital sovereignty and cybersecurity.
On the economic front, the IMF has expressed support for Senegal’s reforms and noted encouraging progress in its economic consolidation. The IMF is working with the Senegalese government on a new Fund-supported program, while the administration continues to pursue debt treatment to ensure fiscal sustainability.
Before returning to Dakar, Faye made a stop in Mauritania, where he met with President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani to discuss bilateral cooperation in energy, transport, fishing, and infrastructure.
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye · Cybastion · International Monetary Fund · Kristalina Georgieva · Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani · Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan · Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan · Senegal · Washington
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Faye met with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani in Nouakchott. www.leral.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] Senegal and the UAE are working to finalize a new economic partnership covering energy, agriculture, and digital sectors. ledakarois.sn · saintlouis-info.com · www.sentv.info · mwebantu.news
- [● 7 SOURCES] Senegal intends to pursue debt treatment to restore fiscal sustainability. keranosmedia.com · lesoleil.sn · kewoulo.info · realnewsmagazine.net · www.rewmi.com · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] President Faye completed a five-day diplomatic mission to the US and UAE. ledakarois.sn · www.sentv.info · mwebantu.news · www.leral.net
- [● 7 SOURCES] The IMF and Senegal are working toward a new Fund-supported program. keranosmedia.com · lesoleil.sn · kewoulo.info · realnewsmagazine.net · www.rewmi.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The IMF noted encouraging progress in Senegal's economic consolidation and investment outlook. keranosmedia.com · lesoleil.sn · kewoulo.info · realnewsmagazine.net · www.rewmi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cybastion plans to mobilize $300 million for digital transformation and cybersecurity projects in Senegal. panafricanvisions.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The IMF validated a 36-month, $2.2 billion program with Senegal on September 1, 2026. www.senenews.com