AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSenegal–UAE Trade Push: President Faye met UAE trade minister Al Zeyoudi in Dakar as bilateral non-oil trade hit about $1.3bn in 2025 and talks focused on mining, renewables, infrastructure, food security and logistics. Energy Security Spotlight: Faye also praised Sahara Group’s long partnership with SAR, citing support for Senegal’s energy requirements amid tough global markets. Women’s Finance at Scale: AXIAN and AfDB launched a digital finance programme for 34,000 women-led businesses, using mobile money and digital lending across Madagascar, Tanzania and Senegal. Mining Power for Diamba Sud: Wärtsilä will supply engines for a 14MW captive plant at Senegal’s Diamba Sud Gold Project, aiming to keep operations running reliably and enable future renewables. Sahel Gold Under Threat: A report warns Sahel jihadists increasingly tax and extort around gold mines, with risks spreading toward Senegal and neighboring markets. Logistics Investment in Dakar: DP World said it invested about AED4bn across Middle East, Europe and Africa, including projects in Dakar, as it expands port-to-supply-chain integration.
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