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Senegal: CFA 396 billion programme to electrify 6,471 localities detailed in Fatick

LE BRIEF • 2026-10-14

In Fatick, ANER outlines the local challenges of achieving universal electricity access by 2029. The CFA 396 billion requirement was already known; the new development is the programme’s local presentation.

LE BRIEF, Wednesday 14 October 2026: Africa and Gulf special edition Country : Senegal Source publication : 13 October 2026 Event : Community forum in Fatick on 12 October 2026 Supplied photograph of a partners’ roundtable on universal electricity access in Senegal. It is not presented as a photograph of the Fatick forum. Senegal is continuing to implement its strategy for universal electricity access by 2029. At a community forum held in Fatick on 12 October, the National Agency for Renewable Energy (ANER) outlined the scale of investment needs and the local challenges still to be addressed. Grids, mini-grids and standalone solar The programme provides for the electrification of 6,471 localities, requiring approximately CFA 396 billion. It will draw on electricity grid extensions, solar mini-grids and standalone photovoltaic systems, depending on each area’s characteristics. Reliable electricity access is a major economic and social issue for rural communities. It should support health and education facilities, water access, agricultural processing and small productive businesses. Pledges are not disbursements Financing remains central. A roundtable held on 6 October had already produced announcements of CFA 998 billion in investment pledges from financial partners and private companies. These commitments must be distinguished from funds actually contracted and disbursed. Th...