International - 2025 May 12
In a conversation with Marwane Ben Yahmed of Jeune Afrique Media Group, the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, outlined with clarity and determination his strategic vision for digital development in Senegal and Africa.
Key points discussed:
- Digital sovereignty as a cornerstone of technological independence.
- The "New Deal for Technology" and its $1.7 billion investment.
- The role of public-private partnerships, inspired by Rwandan and Estonian models.
- Active support for startups and local innovation.
- The ambition for pan-African digital sovereignty, structured at regional and continental levels.
Read the full interview to gain deeper insight into the foundations of forward-looking leadership and the drivers of sustainable digital transformation for Africa.
Watch the interview video: