Senegal Aims for December Debt Deal

Senegal aims for a debt restructuring agreement with official lenders and bondholders by December. The country is seeking debt treatment under the G20 framework.

Xurve View
Insights:
A drone view shows Kermel Market in downtown Dakar, Senegal, May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

Senegal aims for an agreement in principle with official lenders and bondholders by December, targeting a resolution for $13B in misreported debt. The West African nation is seeking a constructive contribution from 1 trillion CFA francs ($1.72B) in total return swaps under the G20 Common Framework. This restructuring comes two years after debt accounting discrepancies emerged, initiating parallel talks with private and official creditors.

IUX24

IUX24 AI-powered financial news and market intelligence. Think and act like smart money.

IFZA Properties, Dubai Silicon Oasis, DSO-IFZA, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Copyright IUX24 MEDIA - FZCO. All rights reserved.

Powered by AI • Made with precision

IUX24 is an information and analytics platform providing news, market data, analytical tools, and AI-powered features for informational and educational purposes. The Services and information provided do not constitute investment advice, trading signals, or brokerage services. Investing involves risk, and Users should carefully evaluate information before making investment decisions.