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Senegal Starts Countdown to First African Default Since 2023

Thursday, September 3, 2026


Senegal's government discovered billions of dollars in previously undisclosed debt in 2024, according to reports at that time. The country has faced scrutiny from emerging-market bond investors since that disclosure. Senegal has not made a formal default announcement as of the latest reports.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-03/senegal-starts-countdown-to-first-african-default-since-2023

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