DAKAR, Senegal – October 6, 2025 — Senegal is setting its sights on attracting a new wave of foreign direct investment through the upcoming Forum Invest in Senegal 2025 (Fii Senegal 2025), which opens on Tuesday in Diamniadio. The government hopes the event will consolidate the country’s status as one of West Africa’s most dynamic investment destinations.
“Senegal is positioning itself as a crossroads between Africa and the rest of the world, a gateway for attracting capital, technology, and expertise,” said Bakary Séga Bathily, Director General of APIX, the agency responsible for investment promotion and major infrastructure projects.
Connecting Opportunities, Building the Future
Held under the patronage of President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, the forum’s central theme, “Connecting Opportunities, Building the Future,” underscores Senegal’s ambition to link investors with the country’s strategic sectors.
The three focus areas for Fii Senegal 2025 are:
Energy: Senegal is leveraging its Yakaar-Teranga natural gas reserves, along with investments in solar and wind power, to become a regional energy hub capable of exporting surplus electricity while maintaining competitive domestic rates. Infrastructure: Projects such as the $1.2 billion Ndayane Port, the Dakar–Bamako transport corridor, and major water infrastructure investments aim to strengthen logistics and ensure long-term resource security. Digital Transformation: Dakar is advancing its sovereign cloud, national data center, and support for startups in fintech, AI, and cybersecurity, signaling a shift toward a more diversified and innovation-driven economy.
Aiming for 8.4% Growth in 2025
According to official data, Senegal attracted nearly $3 billion in FDI in 2024, primarily in energy and infrastructure. With the first gas exports expected in 2025, the economy is projected to grow by 8.4%, one of the fastest rates in sub-Saharan Africa.
Authorities hope the 2025 edition of the forum will convert investment pledges into tangible projects while showcasing the country’s strong fundamentals: political stability, access to a 400 million-person ECOWAS market, and an improved regulatory environment through the new Investment Code, Startup Act, and enhanced public-private partnership system.
“Fii Senegal 2025 is more than a forum—it’s a signal to global markets. Senegal seeks to position itself as a key player in Africa’s transformation, guided by transparency, innovation, and sustainability,” added Bathily.
Full programme details are available at www.FiiSenegal.sn.
Source:
APIX Senegal S.A — via APO Group
