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West Africa

Senegal

An OHADA jurisdiction with a convertible regional currency, an active hydrocarbons programme and a credible pipeline of state-backed infrastructure mandates.

Investment climate: Stable · 3.8/5
Capital
Dakar
Currency
XOF
Population
18.4M
GDP
USD 31bn
Legal system
Civil law (OHADA)
Languages
French
Currency convertibility through the XOF peg materially reduces transfer risk versus non-CFA peers.

Sector outlook

EnergyStrong4.0/5

Gas monetisation and IPP capacity tied to the Grand Tortue development.

Constraints: Sequencing depends on state offtaker credit.

Structuring intelligence

Sovereign risk scoring, treaty routes and step-by-step regulatory requirements for Senegal are reserved for ADA Intelligence members.