May 21, 2024
Investors

Investors calmed by peaceful transition in Senegal but await clarity on new policies

Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in last week as Senegal’s youngest elected leader, following closely watched presidential elections that passed off smoothly on March 24. The leftwing political novice, a former tax collector who has no experience of elected office at any level, is poised to bring in new measures designed to tackle some of

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Investment

Senegal’s Ba criticises rival’s national currency plan as bad for investment

By Bate Felix DAKAR (Reuters) – The presidential candidate for Senegal’s ruling coalition, former Prime Minister Amadou Ba, warned on Friday that an opponent’s proposal to introduce a national currency could discourage investors, a prospect the country could not afford. “Raising the debate around currency right now causes jitters among investors. Tomorrow, investors are going

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