Sadio Mané is investing $20 million of his own money in a mango factory in his village
Sadio Mané laid the foundation stone for SM10 Agro at Bambali on Sept. 19, a 500-hectare agro-industrial park he is funding himself.
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Kylian Mbappé-backed Alan buys Senegal's Tanel in first Africa deal
Alan, the French health insurance unicorn whose backers include Kylian Mbappé, has bought Dakar's Tanel its first move into Africa. The target is a million African customers by 2030, starting in Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.
Hassanein Hiridjee's Axian Energy reaches financial close on West Africa's largest solar and battery storage project in Senegal's Casamance region
Axian Energy has reached financial close on the NEA Kolda project, a 60MW solar and 72MWh battery storage plant in Senegal's Casamance region and the largest such hybrid facility in West Africa.
Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze’s Atlas Oranto cites $45 million investment before Senegal license loss
Atlas Oranto spent $45 million on Senegal exploration and staff training before the government revoked its offshore license.
Senegal revokes Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze’s offshore exploration license
Senegal revokes Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze’s Atlas Oranto offshore license after years of unmet obligations.
Saliou Mboup's Carrefour Medical gets $21 million to scale Senegal’s healthcare manufacturing
Carrefour Medical secured $21 million from IFC to boost local production of medical supplies in Senegal, strengthening manufacturing capacity and healthcare access.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote plans fresh investments in Senegal
Aliko Dangote meets Senegal’s President Faye in Dakar to discuss new investments after launching a $2.5 billion fertilizer plant in Ethiopia.
Senegal cancels Akon’s multibillion-dollar city, reclaims land for new $1.2 billion resort plan
Senegal cancels Akon City over delays and unveils a $1.2 billion resort plan in Mbodiène to attract investors and create 15,000 jobs.
Hassanein Hiridjee powers Senegal’s solar future
AXIAN Energy, controlled by Hassanein Hiridjee, is set to build a solar-plus-storage facility in Senegal’s underserved Kolda region, boosting clean power access.
Mansa IP, co-founded by Senegal-based executives, aims to raise $300 million for African development in 2025
This is part of a larger $1.2 billion initiative to advance infrastructure development across the continent.
Senegalese superstar Sadio Mane rakes in $52 million in past year
This hefty sum comes after his move to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, joining Cristiano Ronaldo in the lucrative league.