The Senegalese people have reached a decisive stage towards their energy sovereignty. The Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has announced that the country will stop importing gas from 2026. The country will now supply itself exclusively from its local production, a measure which should generate savings of 140 billion FCFA and significantly reduce the cost of energy for households and businesses. In the face of the Senegalese patronage, the Head of Government has detailed this strategic orientation, inscribed in the Plan de Redressement économique et social (Pres. “We don’t want to go looking for new gas shipments elsewhere. We’re going to supply ourselves locally.
Energy: Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announces the end of gas imports from 2026
