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Senegal posts record oil and gas exports in July

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Alhousseiny Djigo

Alhousseiny Djigo is an experienced financial journalist based in Dakar.
  • July crude oil and LNG exports hit record highs, boosting Senegal’s foreign exchange earnings
  • Hydrocarbon revenues expected to drive 9.3% GDP growth in 2025, IMF says

 

DAKAR, SENEGAL – Senegal has cemented its position as a rising energy power in West Africa, posting record crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports in July to turbocharge the economy.

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