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The World Bank grants 340 billion CFA francs to Senegal

The World Bank grants 340 billion CFA francs to Senegal
The World Bank grants 340 billion CFA francs to Senegal

Senegal has secured a loan of 340 billion CFA francs from the World Bank. This funding comes after several months of tension with international donors, amidst a controversy surrounding hidden debt.

The World Bank has granted Senegal 340 billion CFA francs in financing, support that marks a turning point in relations between Dakar and international financial institutions.

This loan comes after a period of high tension with donors, fueled by the controversy surrounding the country's hidden debt. This affair had cast doubt on the reliability of Senegal's public accounts and complicated negotiations with external partners.

The release of this funding is a sign of renewed confidence in the new Senegalese authorities, who had pledged to clean up public finances since coming to power.

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