Senegal’s 2025 budget execution report has revealed a 9.7% rise in domestic revenue, totalling over 1,000 billion CFA francs in the first quarter alone. However, only 3.27% of expected external resources have been secured, posing serious concerns for public investment.

According to economist Dr. Souleymane Keïta of Cheikh Anta Diop University, the shortfall in foreign funding could slow infrastructure and development projects, widen the fiscal gap, and increase pressure on domestic borrowing.

He stresses the importance of restoring investor confidence and diversifying financing options to sustain Senegal’s economic momentum.