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Macky Sall still hopes to meet his goal of electrifying all of Senegal

Senegalese President Macky Sall. © John Angelillo/UPI/MaxPPP

To extend Senegal's electricity network, Macky Sall could receive a major boost from the World Bank, which is considering releasing $150m to help the state-owned company Senelec invest in its infrastructure. [...]

Published on 31/01/2022 at 06:00 GMT

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Senegal
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Senegal
Macky Sall still hopes to meet his goal of electrifying all of Senegal

Senegal
Dakar plans to push artisanal miners into semi-mechanised sector

Senegal
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Senegal
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Senegal
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