AGP Executive Report

Energy Pricing Push: Senegal’s energy ministry says it will lean harder on domestically produced natural gas to cut electricity costs, targeting a 30% drop in the kWh price by 2030 while shifting subsidies toward targeted support for vulnerable households, transport and key sectors. Gas Infrastructure Build-Out: The plan includes connecting offshore gas to power plants and industrial hubs via a growing transport network, with a northern pipeline segment already laid and capable of moving up to 300 million cubic feet per day. Offshore Dealmaking: Senegal is also moving on upstream partnerships, including an Eni exploration deal covering five offshore blocks. Digital Sovereignty Investment: Cybastion plans to mobilize $300m for Senegal’s digital transformation, including a sovereign data center, cybersecurity, digital government services and workforce development. Port & Trade Connectivity: Hapag-Lloyd and DP World expand their Africa terminal cooperation, including long-term capacity in Dakar, supporting Senegal’s logistics competitiveness. Mining Communities Spotlight: ActionAid’s Senegal-linked VOICES project backs mining-affected communities with training and monitoring to strengthen participation in mineral governance. Maritime Route Talks: Egypt and Senegal explore a commercial Alexandria–Dakar shipping route to boost trade and maritime cooperation.

Digital Sovereignty: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye met Cybastion, which plans to mobilize $300m for Senegal’s sovereign data center, cybersecurity, digital government services and workforce development. Maritime Trade: Egypt and Senegal are exploring a commercial shipping route linking Alexandria–Dakar, plus cooperation on shipbuilding, fishing vessels and maritime training. Oil & Gas Development: Senegal signed an MoU with ENI to study five offshore blocks, as Dakar prepares to expand its upstream push and review existing licences. Water & Power Cooperation: The UAE announced its Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week (Dec 8–10), co-hosted with the UN Water Conference 2026 alongside Senegal. Mining Communities: ActionAid Ghana launched a two-year VOICES project (Ghana, Malawi, Senegal) to strengthen community participation and mineral justice, including training for women and youth. Energy Reliability Shock (Gambia): Prolonged blackouts are crippling fish storage and local businesses, showing how power disruptions hit trade and livelihoods fast. Debt vs Climate: ActionAid reports climate-vulnerable countries spend nearly 25x more on debt repayments than on climate action, deepening underinvestment pressures.

Senegal Energy & Oil-Gas: Senegal signed an MoU with Italy’s Eni to study five offshore blocks, with Petrosen set to play a key role as Dakar also reviews licences and pushes for more local value in the sector. Maritime Trade: Egypt and Senegal are exploring a commercial Alexandria–Dakar shipping route to deepen bilateral trade and boost maritime transport cooperation. Dakar 2026 Youth Economy: Commentary ahead of the Youth Olympic Games argues Senegal must do more than host—youth should be central to the legacy, visibility, and economic opportunities the Games leave behind. Governance & Oversight: A look at Senegal’s “special funds” shows how procedural hurdles in parliament keep oversight from landing cleanly, leaving parts of discretionary spending hard to regulate. Digital & Finance Sector (Regional): Telecom group AXIAN Telecom rebranded as Yas Group, reflecting a push to unify telecom, digital infrastructure and fintech under one corporate identity across Africa. Global Finance Pressure (Context for Senegal): ActionAid reports climate-vulnerable countries are paying nearly 25 times more on debt than on climate action—highlighting the squeeze on development budgets that Senegal and peers can’t ignore.

Energy & Oil/Gas: Senegal signed an MoU with Italy’s Eni to evaluate five offshore blocks (SN01M, SN02M, SN03M, SN07M, SN40M), with Eni funding technical studies and PETROSEN as a key partner—part of Dakar’s push to restart exploration and strengthen local capacity. Power & Renewables: Guinea and Belgium’s RELP agreed on a competitive procurement program for solar PV and battery storage, starting with an indicative 400 MW phase, with technical and tender support aimed at building a credible market. Climate Finance: ActionAid reports climate-vulnerable countries spend nearly 25x more on debt repayments than on climate action, with debt servicing taking 65% of government revenue—arguing for debt cancellation to free funds for national climate plans. Mining & Local Content: ActionAid Ghana launched its VOICES project across Ghana, Malawi and Senegal, calling for stronger mineral justice and deeper mining-company integration into local economies. Logistics & Aviation: ECS Group and Air Senegal marked seven years of cargo partnership, supporting daily Paris–Dakar cargo capacity and flows for perishables, pharma and industrial goods. Water Resilience: Khalifa University created a UNESCO Chair on Global Water Resilience to connect research, policy and industry solutions ahead of Senegal’s role in the 2026 UN Water Conference. Tech/Telecom: AXIAN Telecom rebrands to Yas Group to unify its telecom, digital infrastructure and fintech identity across African markets.

Senegal Energy & Oil-Gas: Senegal and Eni signed an MoU to evaluate five offshore blocks (SN01M, SN02M, SN03M, SN07M, SN40M), with Eni funding technical studies and PETROSEN as a key partner—aimed at restarting exploration and attracting upstream investment. IMF Talks: President Bassirou Faye is set to meet IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Washington to review Senegal’s reform programme and progress on public-finance strengthening. Aviation & Cargo: ECS Group and Air Senegal are marking seven years of partnership, supporting cargo growth on the Paris–Dakar route with daily capacity and services spanning perishables, pharma, e-commerce and industrial goods. Capital Markets: Senegal’s regional investors are watching West Africa’s momentum as BRVM performance draws international attention, reinforcing the case for deeper regional market access. Local Industry & Skills: Across the region, IFC MD Makhtar Diop is visiting Ghana to push private investment into sectors like agribusiness, industrial development, renewable energy and youth skills—relevant for Senegal’s own jobs-and-enterprise agenda. Trade & Supply Chains: Apple is bundling iCloud+ with Apple TV, Arcade and a new music tier in many markets, a reminder that consumer services are increasingly tied to cloud infrastructure and payments.

IMF Talks: Senegal’s President Bassirou Faye meets IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Washington to review the country’s economic outlook and reform progress. Offshore Oil Push: Senegal and Eni sign an MoU to assess five offshore blocks (SN01M, SN02M, SN03M, SN07M, SN40M), with PETROSEN named a technical partner as the government seeks fresh upstream investment. Gas & Industry Agenda: The Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2026 heads to Maputo (11–13 Nov) with a focus on turning gas into infrastructure, industrialisation and local value—explicitly including Senegal-linked projects like Greater Tortue Ahmeyim. Port & Logistics: Hapag-Lloyd expands its Africa terminal strategy with DP World, locking long-term capacity at Dakar and supporting infrastructure development in Banana and Maputo—aimed at scaling trade flows. Aviation Cargo Partnership: ECS Group and Air Senegal mark seven years of cargo cooperation, supporting daily Paris–Dakar freight capacity and broader Europe-linked flows. Local Space Ambition: Senegal eyes homemade satellites as the African space race accelerates, building on growing regional participation in space programs. Energy Transition Pressure: Senegal targets energy subsidy cuts to below 1% of GDP by 2029 to ease budget strain. Youth Olympic Build-Up: The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic flame arrives in Senegal, kicking off a continent-wide countdown to Africa’s first Olympic event on the continent.

IMF Talks: Senegal’s President Bassirou Faye meets IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Washington to review the reform programme and progress on fiscal management and public finances. Youth Olympic Build-Up: The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic flame arrives in Senegal, with a national relay starting Monday and the Games set for Oct. 31–Nov. 13—an industry and services boost for transport, hospitality, and local suppliers. Space Industry Push: Senegal is moving from satellite use to satellite making: Sensat engineers in France say they’ve “mastered the manufacturing process” for Gaindesat-1B, supporting Senegal’s homemade-satellite drive. Port & Logistics Deal: Hapag-Lloyd expands its Africa terminal partnership with DP World, locking long-term capacity at Dakar and supporting infrastructure at Banana and Maputo—good news for Senegal’s shipping connectivity. Climate Reality Check: A UN-linked warning argues tree planting isn’t automatically a climate fix, urging restoration in the right ecosystems—relevant for Senegal’s land and agriculture planning. Agribusiness & Jobs: Senegal’s reform agenda also intersects with skills and food systems—calls across Africa for training and practical industry links to improve youth employability.

Senegal Space Push: Senegalese engineers at Sensat say they’ve “mastered the manufacturing process” for Gaindesat-1B, aiming to build more satellites at home as Africa’s space budgets rise and the continent races for independence in orbit. Youth Olympic Flame: The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic flame arrived in Senegal, with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye calling it proof Africa is “welcoming,” as a nationwide relay prepares for the Oct 31–Nov 13 Games. Port & Logistics Expansion: Hapag-Lloyd and DP World expanded their Africa terminal partnership, securing long-term capacity at Dakar, Luanda and Dar es Salaam, while supporting infrastructure development at Banana (DRC) and Maputo (Mozambique). Oil & Gas Licensing Drive: Senegal’s energy minister says 109 of 113 oil and gas blocks will be put on the market, pushing for domestic players as the country reviews licences and builds after Sangomar’s production start. Agri-Food & Climate Focus: Senegal’s neighbors highlight climate-smart agriculture—Ghana’s CSIR-SARI distributed 2,500 seedlings under a Sahelian landscapes project—while regional drylands talks in India stress South-South cooperation to boost food security. Health & Farm Safety Warning: A Nigeria-led regional study flags pesticide poisoning across West Africa, with Senegal at 30.5% of farmers/farm workers affected, raising pressure for safer inputs and better protection.

Maritime Security & Oil Trade: Janggeum Maritime’s VLCC Senegal Prosperity (Liberia-flagged) was reported attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, spotlighting how Senegal-linked shipping assets sit in high-risk global oil routes. Energy & Local Industry: Senegal’s energy minister says the country has 113 oil and gas blocks, with 109 to be put on the market—aimed at building domestic energy champions and tightening licence compliance. Space & Tech Jobs: Senegal is moving from satellite design to manufacturing, with Sensat engineers assembling nanosatellites abroad and preparing a new push for homegrown space capability. Youth Olympics & Services: Senegal’s President welcomed the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic flame, with a nationwide relay and 2,700 athletes expected—good news for event logistics, hospitality, and youth-focused services. Agri-Food Resilience: Dryland Congress 2026 ended in New Delhi with the Delhi Declaration, urging South-South cooperation to transform dryland agriculture through innovation and shared data. Climate-Smart Farming: Ghana’s CSIR-SARI distributed 2,500 seedlings (mango, cashew, moringa) under a Sahelian agroforestry project—an adaptation model relevant to Senegal’s Sahel belt. Port Modernisation: USTDA will bring Senegal and other regional port officials to the U.S. to modernise infrastructure, digitalise supply chains, and boost maritime security. Skills for Employability: AGI urged SMEs to adopt workplace training so youth skills match real labour-market needs.

Senegal Oil & Gas Licensing Push: Energy Minister El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf says Senegal has 113 oil and gas blocks, with 109 set to be put back on the market to build more domestic players as the country expands after Sangomar’s start of production. Space Industry Build-Out: Senegal’s Sensat says it has “mastered the manufacturing process” for its next nanosatellite, Gaindesat-1B, as Dakar ramps up homegrown capability in Africa’s space race. Youth Olympic Games Momentum: Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye welcomed the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic flame and kicked off a nationwide relay ahead of the Oct 31–Nov 13 Games. Skills for Industry: AGI in Ghana urges SMEs across Africa to adopt workplace training so youth skills match real employer needs. Maritime Security & Ports: USTDA will bring port operators from Angola, Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal to the U.S. to modernise ports, digitalise supply chains and strengthen maritime logistics security. Agroforestry Climate Action: CSIR-SARI in Ghana distributed 2,500 seedlings (mango, cashew, moringa) to Sahel communities under a climate-smart agroforestry project.

Space & Tech: Senegal’s national space push gets a boost as Sensat engineers in France assemble a nanosatellite for Gaindesat-1B, aiming to “master the manufacturing process” and expand climate/environment data capacity at home. Energy & Oil/Gas: Senegal’s energy minister says 109 of the country’s 113 oil and gas blocks will be put on the market, with a plan to bring in local businesses and build domestic players as licences are reviewed for investment commitments. Youth & Sports Infrastructure: Senegal officially welcomes the Youth Olympic flame for Dakar 2026, with a nationwide relay across all 14 regions ahead of the Oct. 31–Nov. 13 Games. Maritime Security & Logistics: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency will host a Senegal-including delegation of port operators to modernise port infrastructure, digitalise supply chains, and strengthen maritime logistics and security. Workforce Skills: AGI calls on SMEs to adopt workplace-based training to improve youth employability, pushing stronger industry–TVET partnerships tied to real labour-market needs.

Oil & Gas (Senegal): Senegal’s Energy Minister El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf says the country has 113 oil and gas blocks, but only four are under contract; the remaining 109 will be put on the market, with a push to create Senegalese-led companies and tighten licence obligations as production expands after Sangomar and GTA. Local Industry (Energy): Diouf also says Senegal wants faster new agreements after nearly a decade without fresh contracts, aiming to boost domestic participation in exploration and production. Maritime & Logistics (West Africa): The U.S. Trade and Development Agency will host a 15-person delegation of port officials from Angola, Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal (Sept 12–19) to discuss port modernisation, digital supply chains and maritime security. Skills & Jobs (TVET): Ghana’s Association of Ghana Industries urges SMEs to adopt workplace-based training so youth skills match labour market needs. Youth & Sport (Dakar 2026): Senegal’s President welcomed the Youth Olympic flame for Dakar 2026; a nationwide relay will run through all 14 regions ahead of the Oct 31–Nov 13 Games.

Senegal Oil & Gas Push: Energy Minister El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf says Senegal will put 109 of its 113 oil and gas blocks up for grabs, aiming to boost investment and create local energy players as only four blocks are currently under contract. Local Business Participation: The same licensing drive is framed as a way to let Senegalese entrepreneurs take part in exploration and build domestic capacity, alongside a push to speed up new agreements. IFC Private-Sector Focus (Ghana): IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop will visit Ghana Sept. 15–17 to back private investment across agribusiness, industrial development, renewable energy and jobs—useful context for regional investors watching West Africa’s growth pipeline. Maritime Modernisation (Senegal-linked): USTDA will host a Senegal-including delegation of port officials in the U.S. (Sept. 12–19) to promote port automation, digital supply chains and maritime security. Regional Trade Talks (Burkina Faso–Nigeria): Coris Bank founder Idrissa Nassa leads a business delegation to Nigeria’s embassy in Ouagadougou, targeting cooperation in trade, transport, manufacturing, logistics and the digital economy.

Senegal Oil & Gas Push: Energy Minister El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf says Dakar will launch an investor roadshow for 109 of Senegal’s 113 oil and gas blocks, aiming to boost local participation and speed up new agreements after nearly a decade with no new contracts. Port & Logistics Leadership: Conakry Terminal in Guinea appoints Édouard Leno as Managing Director, bringing senior logistics and finance experience from across Senegal and West Africa to drive higher container volumes and competitiveness. Marine & Fisheries Value Chains: A global marine ingredients roundtable argues that transparent, shared-responsibility value chains can improve fisheries governance and standards, with FAO’s fisheries committee meeting in Rome as a key backdrop. Food Systems Jobs Agenda: At the Kigali Food Systems Forum, Africa’s leaders focused on turning agri-food promises into real investment, cold storage, markets and jobs—linking financing, youth and climate. Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics: Senegal is set to host the first Olympic sporting event on African soil, with Games running 31 Oct–13 Nov 2026 across Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. Regional Trade & Infrastructure: Gabon says it will study Senegal’s transport and airport management models to modernise its own systems and safety frameworks. Political Tension in Dakar: Civil society figure Tafsir Thioye publicly challenges Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s claims, adding to rising friction in Senegal’s public debate.

Oil & Gas Licensing: Senegal will put 109 of its 113 oil and gas blocks up for grabs at an investor roadshow, with Energy Minister El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf saying only four blocks are currently under contract and that the goal is to build local participation alongside foreign capital. Energy Security & Industry: Senegal’s national refinery (SAR) is seeking stronger partnership with Sahara Group to secure fuel supplies amid tough global market conditions, as President Bassirou Faye backs the collaboration. Space & Tech Jobs: Senegalese engineers are assembling nanosatellites in France under Sensat’s push for homegrown capability, with Gaindesat-1A already launched and Gaindesat-1B planned for environmental and climate data. Fisheries & Value Chains: An op-ed argues that when global fisheries value chains are built on transparency and shared responsibility, they can improve management, governance, and adoption of credible standards. Modern Slavery Crackdown: Brazil rescued 479 people from labor exploitation in August, including Senegalese victims, highlighting ongoing risks across agriculture and construction supply chains. Regional Transport Cooperation: Gabon says it wants to replicate Senegal’s transport infrastructure and safety models after high-level talks in Dakar. Coastal Livelihoods: Senegal’s coastal communities are organizing to document how extractive projects are reshaping fishing, farming, and small-scale processing livelihoods.

Oil & Gas Investment Push: Senegal will launch an investor roadshow for 109 of its 113 oil and gas blocks, with only four currently under contract, as the government aims to attract capital while building local energy leadership. Energy Policy & Fiscal Pressure: Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo says Senegal will cut energy subsidies to below 1% of GDP by 2029, while protecting vulnerable households through targeted support and tighter budget controls. Debt Management: Lo told parliament Senegal will not restructure sovereign debt, choosing “reprofiling” instead, and flagged 1.956 trillion CFA francs in domestic payment arrears that could weigh on jobs and activity. Refining Partnership: Société Africaine de Raffinage seeks to deepen its partnership with Sahara Group to secure Senegal’s energy requirements amid tough global market conditions. Space & Tech Industry: Senegalese engineers are assembling a nanosatellite abroad and preparing future builds at Sensat’s new Dakar-area headquarters, pushing for homegrown satellite manufacturing. Regional Trade/Finance: Senegalese billionaire Yerim Sow’s Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire begins trading on the BRVM on Sept. 24 after a $118m share sale. Governance & Public Debate: Tafsir Thioye publicly challenges allegations by PM Ousmane Sonko, adding to a sharper, more statistics-driven political discourse. Youth & Food Jobs: A youth forum discussion in Rwanda spotlights how agrifood systems can drive African job creation, with calls for better access to agricultural financing.