Senegal and the French group Meridiam, which specialises in the financing and development of infrastructure, announced on Monday that they had signed a contract for the acquisition and management of electric buses in Dakar. The initiative aims at reducing congestion in this West African metropolis. The BRT (bus rapid transfer)[Read More…]
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Gambia Says Deliberate Price Hikes Are Unacceptable
The Gambia Government through the Ministries of Trade and Industry and Finance and Economic Affairs held a joint stakeholder meeting yesterday with major importers of essential commodities and seriously discussed issues over the rising prices of essential goods. During the ministerial meeting, The Gambia Government acknowledged the external circumstances emanating[Read More…]
World Bank Approves $150m For Electricity Services In Senegal
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $150 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to increase access to electricity services for households, enterprises, and critical public facilities in Senegal. More than 1.5 million people will benefit directly from the Energy Access Scale-Up Project (PADAES) through the connection of[Read More…]
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