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Air Senegal to start flying to Lyon from March
Beginning March 28, Air Senegal will commence flights from Dakar to Lyon operating three times weekly using an A321. Outbound flights to Lyon will be operated with a stopover in Marseille.
[Senegal] FAR signs RSSD Project sale contract with Woodside
Oil and gas exploration company FAR announced that Woodside Energy exercised its pre-emptive right to acquire FAR's interest in the Senegal RSSD Project.
Kasada acquires eight hotels in Sub-Saharan African from AccorInvest
Funds advised by Kasada Capital Management announced the first transaction made through the debut fund, Kasada Hospitality Fund LP, acquiring a portfolio of Sub-Saharan African Hotels from AccorInvest.
Senegal already produces gas, investors should look onshore
Senegal is the hotspot for energy investment in West Africa right now, owing to a string of huge offshore hydrocarbons discoveries since 2014, as well as its compelling renewables potential.
SOFEC cuts first steel for Sangomar FPSO turret mooring system offshore Senegal
SOFEC announced first steel was cut on December 26th, 2020 for the turret mooring system for the RSSD Joint Venture FPSO External Turret Mooring System Project destined for the Sangomar Field Development offshore Senegal.
MODEC awarded operations & maintenance contract for Sangomar field development FPSO offshore Senegal
MODEC has signed a contract with Woodside Energy for the operations and maintenance of a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel for the Sangomar Field Development Phase 1 project offshore Senegal.
IFAD joins partners to build resilience and boost development in the Sahel
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is partnering with FAO, WFP, the G5 Sahel and the Green Climate Fund to revitalize economic activities and food systems in the Group of Five Sahel countries, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger, and in the Republic of Senegal.
Woodside pre-empts FAR's Sangomar transaction in Senegal
Woodside has given notice exercising its right to pre-empt the sale by FAR to ONGC, of FAR’s entire participating interest in the Rufisque, Sangomar and Sangomar Deep (RSSD) joint venture in Senegal.
Senegal joins World Logistics Passport as hub for Africa
Senegal is to boost its position as a trade hub for Africa by joining the World Logistics Passport, a major initiative by Dubai to link nations around the world and increase South-South trade.
Woodside to begin drilling campaign for Senegal’s Sangomar in 2021
Australian natural gas producer, Woodside Energy announced a delay in its drilling activities in Senegal’s Sangomar offshore wells.
Mastercard Foundation, Intouch partner to support, mentor young entrepreneurs in Senegal
As part of its Young Africa Works program in Senegal, the Mastercard Foundation has partnered with Pan-African fintech InTouch to support the 10 000 Jambaars project, which will deploy a network of 10,000 agents to provide digital services.
[Burkina Faso] Endeavour Mining, Teranga Gold enter agreement to create new senior gold producer
Endeavour Mining and Teranga Gold have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Endeavour will acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Teranga by way of a Plan of Arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act.
ITFC enhances groundnut oil quality standards in Senegal, boosts export capabilities
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), has approved a Grant Agreement for the Senegalese Groundnut Oil Processing Company, SONACOS, to acquire new laboratory analysis equipment.
[Senegal] FAR sells Sangomar field interest to ONGC
FAR announced that together with its wholly owned subsidiaries FAR Senegal RSSD SA and FAR Holdings 1 Pty, has entered into an RSSD Sale and Purchase Agreement with ONGC.
Shearwater awarded Senegal 3D acquisition and processing contract by Total
Shearwater GeoServices announced the award for a large towed streamer 3D acquisition and Fast Track processing project by Total Senegal.
OPEC Fund helps strengthen food security in Senegal
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has signed a $20 million public sector loan agreement with Senegal to co-finance a project that will boost food security.
Credence ID selected by Senegal and World Bank for large-scale healthcare project
Credence ID, a worldwide player in mobile biometrics and credential reading technology, has announced their selection as the winner of a competitive healthcare project being deployed throughout the West African nation of Senegal.
dLocal expands payment network in Africa
dLocal, the cross-border payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, has expanded its payments network to include Kenya, Senegal, Ghana, and Cameroon.
[Senegal] PIDG supports local currency bond issue as port of Dakar moves to new enterprise zone location
Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) invested $15 million in a local currency capital market bond issue by Senegal’s Port Autonome de Dakar (PAD), owner of the Port of Dakar.
Mastercard Foundation partners with ICCO Cooperation to build resilience of 8,000 Senegalese farmers
ICCO Cooperation and the Mastercard Foundation have joined forces to support smallholder farmers in Senegal who were left reeling from the impact of COVID-19.
Global Agriculture and Food Security Program donors announce $300m to end hunger and malnutrition
During the launch of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program Replenishment Period 2020-25, donors increased their contributions to achieve sustainable Development Goal 2 - a world with zero hunger.
IFC and AATIF invest in Senegal onion plant to boost agriculture and jobs
IFC and the Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF) have announced an investment to help Société Africaine d’Ingrédients (SAF Ingrédients) build an onion dehydration plant in Senegal.
Orange collaborates with Virtual University of Senegal to launch online campus
Orange has announced the launch of its online training platform "Orange Campus Africa" in partnership with the Virtual University of Senegal (UVS) during GSMA Thrive Africa.
IFC partners with OCP Africa to strengthen rice sector in Côte d'Ivoire and millet in Senegal
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a partnership with OCP Africa to strengthen value chains of rice in Côte d'Ivoire and millet in Senegal.
USTDA supports battery storage project in West Africa
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a grant for a feasibility study to help Lekela Energie Stockage deploy utility-scale battery storage technology in support of its Taiba N’Diaye wind farm, the largest of its kind in Senegal and West Africa.
IFC, OCP Africa partner to strengthen rice sectors in Côte d'Ivoire and millet in Senegal
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced the establishment of a partnership with OCP Africa, a subsidiary of the OCP Group with a view to strengthening the rice sectors in Côte d'Ivoire and millet in Senegal.
USTDA training to support Senegal’s energy sector, expand U.S. exports
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a grant to Senegal’s national utility - Société Nationale d’Electricité (Senelec) for training that will help bring power to 440,000 people in rural communities using American technology.
Woodside to acquire Cairn’s Sangomar stake in Senegal
Woodside Energy has entered into a binding sale and purchase agreement to acquire Cairn Energy's entire participating interest in the Rufisque Offshore, Sangomar Offshore and Sangomar Deep Offshore (RSSD) joint venture.
FAR announces it will not exercise buy option on Cairn’s stake in Senegal
Perth-based FAR announced it will not pre-empt the transaction or object the transfer of Cairn Energy’s working interest in the Rufisque Offshore, Sangomar Offshore, Sangomar Deep Offshore (RSSD) area.
[Senegal] Woodside to pre-emptively acquire Cairn Energy’s stake in Sangomar oil field
Woodside Petroleum has given notice exercising its right to pre-empt the sale by Cairn to Lukoil of Cairn’s entire participating interest in the Rufisque Offshore, Sangomar Offshore and Sangomar Deep Offshore joint venture.
Senegal promotes rural electrification through VAT exemption
Senegal’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energies announced the exemption of value added tax (VAT) on equipment destined to producing renewable energy.
Cairn sells to LUKOIL 40% interest in Senegal’s Rufisque, Sangomar and Sangomar Deep project
Cairn Energy has entered into an agreement to sell to LUKOIL its entire 40 per cent interest in the Rufisque Offshore, Sangomar Offshore and Sangomar Deep Offshore Contract Area, including the Sangomar development, offshore Senegal.
LUKOIL enters hydrocarbon production project in Senegal
PJSC LUKOIL concluded an agreement with Cairn Energy to acquire a 40% interest in RSSD (Rufisque, Sangomar and Sangomar Deep) project in the Republic of Senegal for $300 mln in cash.
Def Jam Africa announces further expansion into Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon and Senegal
Universal Music Group (UMG), global music-based entertainment, has announced the further expansion of its Def Jam Africa division into three new markets within French-speaking Africa
AfDB approves IRM recommendations of First Monitoring Report on Sendou power plant in Senegal
The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved recommendations of the First Monitoring Report of the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) on the Sendou Coal-Fired Power Plant Project in Senegal.
TGS completes vast Jaan 3D seismic program in MSGBC Basin offshore NW Africa
TGS announced the completion of its flagship Jaan 3D seismic survey covering the MSGBC Basin in NW Africa acquired in partnership with PGS and GeoPartners.
FAR Senegal in default on Sangomar project payments
Oil and gas company FAR has not paid the most recent development cash call received by it and has accordingly received notification from the Operator of the RSSD Joint Venture that FAR Senegal is in default.
Dangote cement sustains 54,000 jobs in 4 African countries, study
The President of Dangote Group said that despite the challenging economic situation in 2019, Dangote Cement was able to sustain 54,000 jobs in four African countries where the company has its operations.
African women champion agricultural transformation across the region
From Sudan to Mali, Senegal to Mozambique, and Zambia to Mauritania, women are changing the face of agriculture, adapting and innovating to tackle the challenges of climate change, and feeding the continent’s growing population.
Internet Society Foundation announces skills development grants
The Internet Society Foundation has launched a new grant programme that aims to expand economic growth, improve health outcomes, and increase educational opportunities.
DHL announces new country manager appointments in Morocco and West Africa
DHL Global Forwarding, an international provider of air, ocean and road freight solutions, has strengthened its leadership teams in Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal and Morocco with new country manager appointments.
PetroNor, Senegal suspends arbitration on two offshore licenses
PetroNor announces that the Company has reached a mutual agreement with the Government of Senegal to suspend the Arbitration related to the Rufisque Offshore Profond and Senegal Offshore Sud Profond licence.
World Bank approve $150 million to improve agriculture, livestock competitiveness in Senegal
The World Bank approved a $150 million IDA credit to support Senegal in strengthening agricultural productivity and helping build resilient, climate-smart and competitive food systems.
Huawei Marine Networks kicks off Senegal Horn of Africa Regional Express Cable
Huawei Marine Networks (HMN) announced the kick-off of Senegal Horn of Africa Regional Express (SHARE) Cable, the first high-capacity direct link from the African continent to the offshore islands of Cape Verde.
Free Senegal and Comviva partner on mobile money service
Free, Senegal's second largest mobile network operator, has deployed mobiquity® Money to enhance its mobile money service 'Free Money' and deliver a world class digital payments experience to its customers.
Angola, Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria among the most hard hit amid Covid-19 and oil price plunge, African Energy Chamber
African oil-producing and reliant countries have been among the most hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and declining oil price.
World Bank approves $20 million for Senegal to fight COVID-19
The World Bank approved a $20 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to support Senegal in its response to the threat of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
EXIM approves $91.5 million in U.S. export financing for renewable energy rural electrification project in Senegal
The EXIM approved approximately $91.5 million in loan guarantee financing that supports U.S. exports of design engineering and construction services to the Republic of Senegal.
New aflatoxin biocontrol product lowers contamination of groundnut and maize in Senegal
In Senegal, groundnut and maize are commonly contaminated with highly toxic, cancer-causing chemicals called aflatoxins, which are produced by fungi in the genus Aspergillus when they infect crops.
World Bank helps Senegal strengthen solid waste management system
The World Bank Group approved an International Development Association (IDA) credit of $125 million to support Senegal in strengthening the solid waste management system and improving waste management services.
West Africa’s first utility-scale wind farm inaugurated in Senegal
Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye (PETN), West Africa’s first utility-scale wind farm was officially inaugurated by the Senegalese Head of State, His Excellency Macky Sall.
Air Senegal to launch London Stansted to Dakar direct flights
Air Senegal, that has chosen London Stansted for its first ever UK service, will operate three flights a week starting on 26th June to the city made famous by the historic long-distance rally.
Gambia, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau set to benefit from $38 million cashew value chain project
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food For Progress (FFPr) Regional Cashew Value Chain Project is implementing a $38 million, six-year project in The Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau.
UPTIME awarded contract for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG Hub Terminal offshore Mauritania, Senegal
UPTIME has been awarded a contract from Eiffage Génie Civil Marine for supply of access solutions for the LNG Hub Marine Terminal for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG Project offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
WorldRemit partners with Wizall Money to launch Senegal’s first mobile money transfer service
Online money transfer company WorldRemit has joined forces with Wizall Money to launch its first mobile money transfer service to Senegal.
Oil and Gas Council plays host to the first Senegal Offshore Licensing Round
President Macky Sall opened the Oil & Gas Council's 4th MSGBC Basin Summit & Exhibition in Dakar on Wednesday.
DPO Group extends operations to Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire and DR Congo
DPO Group, a payments technology company in Africa, has announced that it is now operating in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo in francophone Africa.
[Senegal] FAR, Glencore sign MoU for full allocation of Sangomar Field crude oil shares
Australia's FAR has signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding with Glencore Energy (UK) for the full allocation of the Company’s share of crude oil from the Sangomar Field, offshore Senegal.
FAR secures $300 million credit for Sangomar field, offshore Senegal
FAR has taken the Final Investment Decision and received final credit approvals for an underwritten $300 million senior secured reserve-based lending facility for the Sangomar Field Development offshore Senegal.
African tech startups net over $6m in collective prize money in 2019 - Ventureburn
African tech startups this year tapped millions of dollars by taking part in and winning startup competitions - at least over $6million collectively, by Ventureburn’s calculations.
[Senegal] Expresso and Prepay Nation launch digital channel for airtime and data distribution
Telecommunication company Expresso has announced the launch of an online portal which will enable the Expresso subscribers in Senegal to buy and add the airtime and data bundles to their prepaid account digitally.
BP confirms potential gas resources offshore Mauritania and Senegal
BP announced that its recent three-well drilling campaign offshore Mauritania and Senegal has further confirmed the world-class scale of the gas resource in the region.
West Africa aims to raise $80m in Smart Agriculture push
An alliance of West African nations seeking to help small farmers cope with climate change are helping them adopt agricultural practices that are also attracting a growing share of investors.
AfDB invests $2.8 million to strengthen Senegal’s food security
In Sikilo village in southeastern Senegal, Gnilane Faye, beneficiary of the Food Security Support Project in the regions of Louga, Matam and Kaffrine stands proudly in front of her hen house.
Senegal officially cancels the controversial Bargny Coal Plant
The President of Senegal Macky Sall announced the cancellation of the Bargny coal-fired plant, in line with the country’s commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Senegal leads opportunity boom in the MSGBC Basin
In the context of what PwC’s Africa oil & gas review 2019 describes as an exciting growth phase for the continent fuelled by large oil and gas discoveries and subsequent increased investor appetite, the MSGBC Basin shines through.
Pioneer Consulting and MainOne complete branch link on submarine cable network connecting West Africa and Europe
MainOne has announced the achievement of Provisional Acceptance for its latest submarine fiber optic cable network which links Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire to the trunk.
Development and exploitation plan submitted for Sangomar field offshore Senegal
FAR Limited, as part of the Rufisque Sangomar and Sangomar Deep joint venture advises that the final Sangomar field development and exploitation plan was submitted to the Government of Senegal, in Dakar on 2 December 2019.
TGS commences Senegal 3D survey, offshore North-West Africa
TGS is commencing a new seismic survey in the MSGBC Basin, offshore north-west Africa.
Air Senegal to grow its fleet with eight Airbus A220s
Air Senegal, the new national carrier of Senegal, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for eight A220-300 aircraft.
Fire onboard Polar Marquis offshore Senegal
GC Rieber Shipping ASA reports to have had a fire onboard its managed vessel Polar Marquis, offshore Senegal yesterday Monday November 11th 2019.
EXIM approves $86m commitment to support U.S. aid in Senegal's renewable energy sector
The EXIM Bank approved a preliminary commitment of approximately $86 million to support U.S. exports of services, electrical and renewable-energy equipment in Senegal.
[Senegal] Orange opens its second Digital Center in Dakar
Orange is inaugurating its new concept of a place entirely dedicated to innovation, an “Orange Digital Center”.
Orca-1 exploration well makes major discovery offshore Mauritania
Kosmos Energy announced that the Orca-1 exploration well has made a major gas discovery offshore Mauritania in the BirAllah area.
OPEC Fund signs US$85m loan agreements for 4 African countries
The OPEC Fund Director-General Dr Alkhalifa signed a public sector loan agreements totaling US$85m with beneficiary countries Benin, Liberia, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
[Senegal] VentureBuilder launches to support off-grid solar startups in Africa
VentureBuilder, which is focused on scaling African-owned and managed off-grid solar enterprises, has officially been launched.
Vivo Energy opens new commercial space in Senegal
Vivo Energy Senegal, the company that distributes and markets Shell fuels and lubricants, opened its new commercial space called Welcome Corniche, located in Dakar on the West Corniche.
European Union strengthens Senegal partnership with €27.5 million funding
During his visit to Senegal, the Member of the Commission in charge of International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, signed cooperation programmes for a total of €27.5 million.
Yakaar-2 appraisal well confirms world-scale gas resource offshore Senegal
Kosmos Energy announced that the Yakaar-2 appraisal well has encountered approximately 30 meters of net gas pay in similar high-quality Cenomanian reservoir to the Yakaar-1 exploration well, targeting the inboard Mauritania/Senegal gas trend.
Mastercard Foundation to enable three million youth access employment opportunities in Senegal
The Mastercard Foundation has announced Young Africa Works in Senegal, an initiative that aims to enable three million young people to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030.
Senegal launches new Shell fuels with advanced technology
Vivo Energy Senegal, the company in charge of the marketing and distribution of Shell brand fuels and lubricants in Senegal, announces the launch of its latest generation of Shell FuelSave fuels.
IFAD targets 150,000 rural Senegal youth with $93 million agriculture project
About 150,000 rural young people in Senegal – 50 per cent of them women - will benefit from a new US$93.3 million project that aims to create income and decent sustainable jobs in agricultural, pastoral and fishery value chains.
MainOne Cable System to connect Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire
MainOne has confirmed the scheduled landing of the MainOne submarine cable systems in Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire in September and October 2019 respectively.
Bayer creates EUR 20 million social innovation ecosystem fund to spur entrepreneurship for African smallholder farmers
The Bayer Foundation launched its new EUR 20 million Social Innovation ecosystem fund by awarding EUR 3 million to four pioneering social innovators - myAgro, Mercy Corps, Path and Living Goods.
African Airlines Association adds Kenya, Djibouti, Senegal, Uganda
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has this year welcomed four new member airlines in Kenya, Djibouti, Senegal and Uganda.
Ugandan farmer and Senegalese veterinarian named 2019 Africa Food Prize winners
Uganda’s Dr. Emma Naluyima, a smallholder farmers and veterinarian and Baba Dioum a policy champion and agricultural entrepreneur from Senegal have been named the joint winners of the 2019 Africa Food Prize.
MainOne Cable system set to connect Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire
MainOne has confirmed the scheduled landing of the MainOne submarine cable systems in Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire in September and October 2019 respectively.
African Petroleum, PetroNor set to merge as transaction finalizes
African Petroleum advises that Oslo Børs has confirmed that the Company will retain its listing on Oslo Axess following completion of the transaction.
[Column] Olagoke Aluko: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) regulations lead the way in reshaping consumer behaviour and industry in Kenya
Kenya has paid a heavy price in lives lost for its slow uptake of LPG as a cooking fuel.
African Liquefied Natural Gas to attract $103 billion in 2019
Africa is an exciting frontier in the global natural gas sector. The continent holds 7.1 percent of proven global gas reserves.
[Column] NJ Ayuk: Between extortion and the sanctity of Petroleum contracts in Nigeria, DRC and Senegal
Last week, a UK commercial court gave reason to a claim by engineering company P&ID, which demands over USD$9 billion from the Nigerian government over a failed gas deal.
[Senegal] Halliburton wins drilling, completion and testing services for Woodside deepwater project
Woodside Energy awarded Halliburton Company nine conditional1 contracts for drilling and completion services for SNE Field Development Phase 1 offshore Senegal.
New tech to allow West African farmers access seed and fertilizer data online
Experts from IFDC, CORAF, and the private sector have come together in Dakar Senegal to develop an online tool to give localized seed and fertilizer recommendations.
[Column] Sebastian Wagner: Senegal’s energized renaissance
After decades of struggles against a deficient power generation system, Senegal is now at the verge of a paradigmatic shift that could put many of its troubles to rest.
Senegal adopts gas-to-power agenda for universal electricity access
As gas-to-power is a major pillar of Senegal’s strategy to provide universal power access and increase economic competitiveness, the country aims to obtain sufficient energy sources while reducing the electricity shortage among its people.
[Senegal] GreeenTec Capital Partners signs deal with DER to tackle investment challenges for entrepreneurs
The Senegalese General Delegation for the Acceleration of Entrepreneurship for Women and Young People (DER),has signed a partnership agreement with GreenTec Capital Partners.
ENGIE and Meridiam partner on two solar projects in Senegal
ENGIE and partners Meridiam and FONSIS have signed the EPC, Operation & Maintenance and Finance contracts for two solar PV projects of 60 MW.
Andersen Global expands into Senegal
International tax and legal company Andersen Global has entered into a partnership with Cabex, one of the oldest legal and tax consulting firms in Senegal.
Air Senegal launches flights to Ouagadougou and Niamey
Air Senegal has expanded its network with its new A319 from Dakar International Blaise Diagne Airport. It will offer six flights per week to Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) and three weekly flights to Niamey.
Greater Tortue Ahmeyim-1 well expands natural gas resource potential offshore Mauritania and Senegal
Kosmos Energy announced that the GTA-1 well drilled on the eastern anticline within the unit development area of Greater Tortue, has encountered approximately 30 meters of net gas pay in high-quality Albian reservoir.