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What is on the books and what is moving in Senegal across data governance, fintech and payments, cybersecurity, e-commerce, competition and digital taxation. Updated continuously from regulator sites, ministries and other official, verifiable sources.
Data Governance · 24 Sept 2026
Senegal's Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs, working with Smart Africa and GIZ's Data Governance in Africa programme, held a national validation workshop on 21-22 September 2026 to fi…
Data Governance · Enacted
Loi n°25/2026 sur la protection des Infrastructures d'Information critiques et la sécurité numérique
Senegal’s Bill No. 25/2026 on the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructures and Digital Security was unanimously adopted by the National Assembly on Th…
Data Governance · In Force
Senegal Loi 2008-12 on Personal Data
Foundational data protection law supervised by the Commission de Protection des Données Personnelles (CDP).
Emerging Technology · In Force
Egypt-adjacent AU AI Continental — Senegal AI Strategy 2023-2028
Stratégie Nationale d'Intelligence Artificielle.
Digital Infrastructure · In Force
Senegal Stratégie Sénégal Numérique 2025
National digital infrastructure and services plan.
Digital Taxation · In Force
Senegal Finance Act 2024 — Digital VAT
Extends VAT to non-resident providers of digital services.
Digital Health · In Force
Senegal Plan Stratégique Santé Numérique 2018-2023
National digital health plan.
Digital Infrastructure · Enacted
Senegal Universal Telecommunications Service Strategy
Strategy expanding broadband to underserved areas.
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