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Senegal’s gold and petroleum boom signals economic leap in West Africa

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  • Non-monetary gold and refined petroleum exports surge in 2024, boosting trade performance
  • Economists urge policy reform and diversification to sustain growth momentum

 

DAKAR, SENEGAL – Senegal is experiencing a sharp economic upturn driven by rising revenues from non-monetary gold and refined petroleum products, according to a new report from the country’s National Agency of Statistics and Demography (ANSD).

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