Sénégal struggles to lure foreign investments despite economic promise

The Sénégal has long been viewed as a beacon of economic opportunity in West Africa, yet recent figures reveal a stark reality: foreign direct investments (FDI) plummeted to just $37 million in 2025—a dramatic drop from the $3 billion annual average achieved over the previous four years. This sharp decline raises a critical question: is this a natural end to a cycle of massive inflows, or a growing hesitancy among investors toward the nation’s financial policies?