Senegal positions itself as Africa’s investment gateway with Fii Senegal 2025
Senegal is stepping onto the global investment stage with renewed ambition as it opens Forum Invest in Senegal 2025 (Fii Senegal 2025) on Tuesday in Diamniadio, positioning itself as a key gateway for foreign direct investment (FDI) into Africa’s evolving economic landscape.
“Senegal is positioning itself as a crossroads between Africa and the rest of the world, a gateway for attracting capital, technology, and expertise,” said Bakary Séga Bathily, Director General of APIX, the agency for investment promotion and major infrastructure projects.
Held under the patronage of President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, this year’s edition carries the theme “connecting opportunities, building the future”, underscoring Dakar’s bid to attract global investors across priority growth sectors.
Energy, infrastructure, and digital projects headline the forum
Fii Senegal 2025 will spotlight a strategic portfolio centered on three key areas.
In energy, the development of natural gas from Yakaar-Teranga combined with investments in solar and wind power aims to transform Senegal into a regional energy hub—both as a competitive electricity provider and exporter.
For infrastructure, flagship projects such as the $1.2 billion Ndayane Port, the Dakar-Bamako transport corridor, and major water initiatives are expected to boost logistical connectivity and strengthen water security.
Meanwhile, the digital transformation agenda focuses on establishing a sovereign cloud, a national data center, and nurturing a startup ecosystem in fintech, AI, and cybersecurity to diversify the economy beyond traditional industries.
Strategic strengths and growth outlook draw investor interest
Senegal’s growth is projected at 8.4% in 2025, driven by its first gas exports, supporting its bid to consolidate its reputation as a stable and attractive investment destination.
Dakar also aims to leverage structural strengths including recognized political stability, strategic geographic positioning that provides access to 400 million ECOWAS consumers, and a modernized regulatory environment featuring a new Investment Code, Startup Act, and strengthened public-private partnership mechanisms.
“Fii Senegal 2025 is more than a forum—it’s a signal to global markets. Senegal seeks to position itself as a key player in Africa’s transformation, guided by transparency, innovation, and sustainability,” Bathily emphasized.
The country attracted nearly $3 billion in FDI in 2024, mostly in energy and infrastructure. Authorities hope this year’s forum will help convert more investment commitments into bankable projects, further anchoring Senegal’s role in Africa’s economic rise.
