The State of Senegal has succeeded, on Friday 2 May 2025, in raising funds of FCFA 193 billion on the regional financial market of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), through a mixed issuance of Treasury-equivalent bonds (BAT) and Treasury-equivalent bonds (OAT). Organised by the UEMOA-Titres agency, the operation had an initial amount of 180 billion FCFA. The fact that this objective has been exceeded demonstrates the continued confidence of investors in the Senegalese sovereign signature. This performance is largely driven by national players: 97,2% of subscriptions come from investors based in Senegal. A remarkable mobilization, which underlines both the vitality of the domestic market and the increased interest of local operators in public securities. Since the beginning of the year 2025, Senegal has mobilised a total of 460 billion FCFA on the regional market, representing a lui seul 10% of the total public emissions of the UEMOA zone, according to UEMOA-Titres data relayed by Financial Afrik. At the same time, it has honoured its financial commitments, with the repayment of 337 billion FCFA of capital and the payment of 52 billion FCFA of interest. This dynamic confirms the proactive approach adopted by the Senegalese authorities in the management of public debt. It also reflects their will to maintain a transparent and rigorous financing framework, in line with the requirements of budgetary sustainability.
Senegal: a record fundraising of 193 billion FCFA on the regional financial market of UEMOA
