- PM says locals are backing “economic sovereignty” as Senegal turns inward for financing
- Economists credit patriotism and savvy mobile outreach for bond uptake, but warn future success isn’t guaranteed
Dakar, Senegal – In a moment of financial theatre that caught even seasoned analysts off guard, Senegal’s government raised nearly $700 million in just 15 days from a domestic bond issue that many say was powered as much by patriotism as profit.
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