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Senegal Plans to Raise $5.7 Billion in 2025 to Bridge Budget Deficit

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  • Government plans to rely on debt markets to finance a $5.7 billion gap in the 2025 budget.
  • Syndicated loans, including Eurobonds, to account for over half of planned borrowing.

Senegal is set to raise up to $5.7 billion from financial markets in 2025 to balance its budget, according to the Ministry of Finance said Wednesday. The government’s provisional budget for the year is estimated at $10 billion, marking an 8.68% decrease compared to 2024.

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