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IMF says Senegal financing remains constrained despite reopening

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IMF says Senegal financing remains constrained despite reopening

The IMF says Senegal can once again access bond markets, but financing conditions remain difficult, with spreads above 500 basis points for import-dependent countries. African sovereign issuances continued through September 2026, according to the IMF’s Africa Department.

The Africa Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Senegal’s financing remains constrained despite the reopening of markets to African issuers, Dakaractu reports. A chart from the department ranks the country among eurobond issuers, alongside Côte d’Ivoire, among others.

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