President Faye launched the $1. 8 billion “Technological New Deal” February 2025, which aims to digitize 90 percent of public services, provide internet to 95 percent of the country, and create 150,000 new tech jobs and 500 new tech startups by 2034. First-ever IEA review of Senegal's energy policies finds that robust institutions and planning, as well as success in expanding electricity access, bolster momentum towards 2035 goals Senegal's significant efforts to develop its energy sector and deliver energy access to more people are laying. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international co-operation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology. Senegal is fast establishing itself as a major player in Africa's energy landscape, with the first gas coming online in mid-2024. Meanwhile, Senegal's government is working to develop the digital sector through large-scale initiatives such as “Digital Senegal 2025,” which includes 28 reforms and 69. The information and communications technologies (ICT) sector is developing fast in Senegal. Digital technologies and services are having an impact right across the local economy with other sectors using ICT products as a driver for growth or to create value. The plan centers on four pillars: digital. With a national electricity access rate of 84%, Senegal is making progress towards universal energy access, yet more than 30 % of rural communities remain disconnected from the grid. As part of the Just Energy Transition Partnership, Senegal has committed to bold reforms to increase renewable.