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Sonko Hails $700M Bond Windfall, But Questions Linger Over Senegal’s Sustainability

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  • 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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