Senegal's digital ambitions just got a major public flex with fresh projects rolling out to lock down data and wire up the whole country.
New Deal Technologique
New Deal Technologique
- Officials launched key pieces of the New Deal Technologique on March 24, 2026, at CICAD.
- The roadmap rests on four pillars, including digital sovereignty and public service digitization.
- One year in, the authorities report solid infrastructure foundations now ready.
- The Universal Connectivity Project mixes fiber and satellite tech for remote spots.
- Over one million people should receive free internet access in 2026.
- Bandwidth upgrades hit government systems hard to speed up services.
- National data centers and cloud builds protect sensitive information locally.
- Regulators tighten rules on cybersecurity data protection and digital ops.
- The setup keeps strategic assets firmly under Senegal's control.
- The National Interoperability Platform smashes barriers between ministries.
- Citizens handle payment documents and consular tasks fully online now.
- Startup Act moves identify and scale local tech ventures faster.
