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Senegal emerging as West Africa’s fiscal bright spot

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Alhousseiny Djigo

Alhousseiny Djigo is an experienced financial journalist based in Dakar.
  • Senegal leads West Africa’s government securities market with 45% of weekly fundraising
  • Drop in interest rates signals growing investor confidence

 

DAKAR, SENEGAL – Senegal tops West African government weekly securities market, accounting for 44.79% of total funds raised – surpassing both Côte d’Ivoire and Mali.

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