Sénégal secures imf financing with debt restructuring commitment

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has paved the way for a significant financial package, making available 2.2 billion dollars to Sénégal. This crucial development comes as the government in Dakar has formally agreed to a comprehensive restructuring of its national debt. This move is anticipated to bolster the nation’s economic stability and support its ongoing development initiatives.

La cheffe de mission du FMI pour le Sénégal, Mercedes Vera Martin, et le président sénégalais, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, à Dakar, le 21 janvier 2026. © Présidence de la République du Sénégal