AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Finances: Senegal’s parliament rejected the revised 2026 budget by 109 votes to 20, with three abstentions, putting the pending $2.2 billion IMF programme at risk and deepening uncertainty over public finances. Trade & Digitalization: Senegalese digital entrepreneur Ibrahima Nour Eddine Diagne was elected chair of UN/CEFACT for 2026–2029, a boost for the country’s profile in trade facilitation. Digital Payments: The government and Visa signed a two-year partnership to develop digital payments, modernize public services and strengthen cybersecurity. Mining: Fortuna reported promising gold results at its Bambadji project, adjacent to Diamba Sud, and is advancing permits for the Senegal project. Circular Industry: The AfDB-backed AfriCircular programme includes Senegal’s Elementerre, which makes insulation materials from cattail and local soil.
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