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Senegal Raises Over $60M Amid Budget Turbulence

Dakar, Senegal. 13th Mar, 2025. Credit: LE PICTORIUM/Alamy Live News
  • Treasury bond issuance surpasses target, attracting strong investor demand
  • Preference for short-term securities signals lingering concerns over economic stability

Senegal has successfully raised 38.5 billion CFA francs ($64 million) on the West African Monetary Union (WAMU) sovereign debt market, authorities announced on Monday. The issuance, conducted through a mix of Treasury Bills and Bonds (BAT and OAT), featured maturities of 364 days, 3 years, and 5 years.

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