September 1, 2026

The African Tribune

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Dakar agrees to debt restructuring as imf paves way for $2.2 billion

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cleared the path for Senegal to access $2.2 billion in vital financial support, following Dakar’s agreement to undertake a comprehensive restructuring of its national debt.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Senegal, Mercedes Vera Martin, with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Dakar, on January 21, 2026. © Presidency of the Republic of Senegal