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Diaspora transfers 2,000 billion CFA francs to Senegal in one year

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Diaspora remittances to Senegal reached 2,000 billion CFA francs in one year, helping to support families who remained in the country. These sums could also finance key sectors, according to Le360.ma, which examines their role in national investment.

The Senegalese diaspora transferred 2,000 billion CFA francs to Senegal in one year, contributing to the expenses of families who remained in the country, Le360.ma reported in a video relayed by Kassataya.

Some of these funds could also be redirected towards investment in key sectors, but this reallocation could reduce the sums intended to support families, Le360.ma points out.

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