AGP Executive Report

Business Tech: Senegalese logistics firm Logidoo grew revenue 21.2% after a government-backed programme helped fund a major technology upgrade, strengthen operations and support expansion into Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire. Startup Funding: DPI Venture Capital closed its Nclude Fund at more than $112 million for technology businesses across Africa and the Middle East; its portfolio includes Senegal-focused healthtech company Kera. Regional Connectivity: Senegal and Burkina Faso signed a community-roaming agreement to improve access to calls, texts and mobile data across their border, part of wider efforts to deepen digital integration. Space Science: Senegal’s space agency is exploring collaboration with Space Explorers for Education to promote space science.

Regional Connectivity: Senegal and Burkina Faso have signed a roaming agreement allowing subscribers to receive calls free and make calls at local rates while visiting the other country. The regulators also called for closer cooperation on digital finance and emerging technologies. Space Science: Senegal’s Space Agency and Space Explorers for Education are discussing ways to promote space science. Separately, a Senegalese aerospace engineer is advancing expertise for the NINKI-NANKA satellite project. AI Infrastructure: Nigeria has proposed sharing AI computing capacity with Senegal, Rwanda and Kenya to give researchers access to resources that are costly for any one country to build alone. The plan is still an ambition, with access, costs, data protection, power and connectivity yet to be worked out.

Regional Connectivity: Senegal and Burkina Faso have signed a roaming agreement giving travellers access to calls, texts and mobile data at local rates, advancing West African digital integration. Space Education: Senegal’s space agency is exploring a partnership with Space Explorers for Education to bring space science to young people through outreach and training. Youth Olympics: More than 400 young Africans have trained in event operations, logistics and technology ahead of the Dakar Games, which organizers hope will build skills and create lasting opportunities. Water Resilience: Senegal and the UAE will co-host the UN Water Conference in December, with calls to link water security, technology and investment.

Water Resilience: Ahead of the UN Water Conference, co-hosted by Senegal and the UAE in December, officials called for water security to be built into economic and investment plans, linking water, energy, technology and finance. Space Science: Senegal’s space agency and Space Explorers for Education discussed working together to expand space-science learning and training for young people. AI in Health: The SkincAIr project is collecting patient data and images in Senegal and four other African countries to train an AI tool for detecting skin diseases, including leprosy and scabies. African Science: Senegalese professor Nkadu Luo was among five scientists honoured by the Pan-African Academy of Public Health for contributions to health systems and African science.

Space Science: Senegal’s space agency, ASES, has discussed working with Space Explorers for Education to bring space science and technology to young people through outreach and training. Telecoms: IQSTEL has closed the first financing tranche for a planned 51% stake in West African operator Ultranet, which serves Senegal and five other markets; the company says the deal could help make it cash-flow positive. Digital Policy: African ICT ministers are meeting in Gabon to discuss digital sovereignty, connectivity and the continent’s digital economy. Health AI: The SkincAIr project, which is developing an AI tool to help dermatologists identify skin diseases, has enrolled Senegal among five African countries collecting patient data and images. Youth Skills: More than 400 young Africans have trained in technology and other event roles ahead of Dakar’s Youth Olympic Games, opening October 31.

AI Health: SkincAIr, a mobile tool designed to help dermatologists identify skin diseases, has collected nearly 6,000 images from 780 patients across five African countries, including Senegal. The data will help train its AI system. Space and Connectivity: A Senegalese aerospace engineer is advancing expertise for the NINKI-NANKA satellite project, as direct-to-device satellite services gain ground across Africa. Digital Transformation: Blue Cloud Softech has partnered with Senegal to support the country’s digital transformation.

AI in Health: Senegal has joined SkincAIr, a project using AI to help dermatologists identify diseases including leprosy and scabies. Its team has gathered 780 patient records and nearly 6,000 images across five African countries. Biodiversity: At the COP17 summit, Senegal called on wealthy countries to meet their funding commitments for nature protection, as fewer than half of assessed national targets are on track. Research: A three-year study of PhD training across seven African countries, including Senegal, will examine supervision, funding and university systems to guide reforms. Satellite Connectivity: New direct-to-device satellite services could extend mobile coverage to remote African communities, though regulation remains a barrier in some markets.

Biodiversity: At COP17 in Yerevan, Senegal spoke for the African Group, urging developed countries to meet their funding commitments for global nature protection as fewer than half of assessed national targets are on track. Space Technology: Senegalese aerospace engineer expertise is advancing the NINKI-NANKA satellite project, a local step in building space capabilities. Digital Transformation: Blue Cloud Softech has partnered with Senegal to support the country’s digital transformation. Research Capacity: A new study spanning Senegal and six other African countries will examine doctoral training and recommend ways to strengthen universities’ research capacity.

Cybersecurity: Senegal joined 19 other African countries and the US in INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III, which reported 1,462 arrests, more than $105 million recovered and 10,909 malicious networks disrupted. Space Technology: A Senegalese aerospace engineer is advancing expertise to support the NINKI-NANKA satellite project. Research Capacity: A new study of doctoral training across seven African countries, including Senegal, will examine how universities can strengthen research and PhD education.

Space & Research: A Senegalese aerospace engineer is advancing expertise to support the NINKI-NANKA satellite project. Senegal is also among seven countries in a new study examining doctoral training and research capacity at African universities. Cybersecurity: Senegal joined 19 other African countries and the US in INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III, which reported 1,462 arrests, more than $105 million recovered and 10,909 malicious networks disrupted. Digital Transformation: Blue Cloud Softech has partnered with Senegal to advance digital transformation, though details of the initiative have not yet been reported. AI Infrastructure: Nigeria is calling for African countries to pool computing capacity for AI, a proposal that could open the door to wider regional collaboration.

Cybersecurity: Senegal joined 19 other African countries and the US in INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III, which arrested 1,462 suspects, disrupted 10,909 malicious networks and recovered more than $105 million. Space Research: A Senegalese aerospace engineer is advancing expertise for the NINKI-NANKA satellite project, a boost for the country’s ambitions in space technology. Research Capacity: A three-year study across seven African countries, including Senegal, will examine PhD training and recommend ways to strengthen universities’ research capacity. Digital Transformation: Blue Cloud Softech has partnered with Senegal to advance digital transformation, though details of the initiative have not yet been reported.

Cybersecurity: Senegal joined 20 African countries and the US in INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III, which arrested 1,462 suspects, disrupted 10,909 malicious networks and recovered more than $105 million in illicit funds. AI Infrastructure: Nigeria urged African nations, including Senegal, to pool computing capacity so they can develop and run AI systems that individual countries may lack the resources to support. Research Training: A three-year study of doctoral education across seven African countries, including Senegal, will assess supervision, funding and curricula and recommend ways to strengthen research capacity. Solar Technology: Solar-panel cleaning robotics company SolarCleano is establishing a regional base in Senegal, with plans for local staffing, operator training and spare-parts support as it expands across West Africa. Space Engineering: A Senegalese aerospace engineer is advancing expertise for the NINKI-NANKA satellite project.

Cybersecurity: Senegal joined 20 African countries and the United States in INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III, which arrested 1,462 suspects, disrupted 10,909 malicious networks and recovered more than $105 million. Investigators identified 65,929 victims and linked cybercrime to losses exceeding $385 million. AI Infrastructure: Nigeria has urged African countries, including Senegal, to pool computing capacity so they can develop and run advanced AI systems that may be beyond any one country’s reach. Space Technology: Senegalese aerospace engineer Abdoul Aziz Sy Niang completed specialist satellite-imaging training with the European Space Agency, bringing new expertise to the planned NINKI-NANKA Earth-observation project. Solar Skills: Luxembourg-backed solar robotics company SolarCleano is setting up a regional base in Senegal, pairing equipment deployment with local training, jobs and spare-parts support.

Regional AI: Nigeria has urged African countries, including Senegal, to pool computing capacity to develop and run AI systems that individual nations may not be able to support alone. The proposal highlights electricity and connectivity as key barriers. Space Technology: Senegalese aerospace engineer Abdoul Aziz Sy Niang completed specialist training in satellite Earth-observation systems, skills he says will support the country’s planned NINKI-NANKA imaging-satellite project. Solar Innovation: Robotics firm SolarCleano is setting up a regional base in Senegal, pairing solar-panel cleaning technology with local training and technical jobs to improve plant performance and reduce water use.

Space Technology: Senegalese aerospace engineer Abdoul Aziz Sy Niang completed European Space Agency training in satellite imaging systems, bringing new expertise to the NINKI-NANKA Earth-observation project. Digital Transformation: Senegal’s telecom ministry signed a cooperation agreement with Blue Cloud Softech to support digital infrastructure and initiatives including a Data and AI Factory and startup programmes. Fintech: African payments platform Taja, which operates in Senegal, says it has passed 50,000 users and now processes millions of dollars in monthly transactions.

Digital Transformation: Senegal’s telecom ministry, Blue Cloud Softech and GCIB agreed to work together on digital infrastructure, innovation and AI initiatives, including the planned Data and AI Factory and Digital Factory. Fintech: African payments platform Taja has passed 50,000 users and processes millions of dollars in monthly transactions; it operates in Senegal and six other African markets. Digital Education: Senegal’s 2027 budget plan includes 12 digital high schools and high-speed connectivity for 15,000 classrooms, alongside major infrastructure spending. Space Technology: Dakar is set to host the 2027 NewSpace Africa Conference, focused on financing and delivering space infrastructure. Connectivity and Security: Senegal’s digital minister also visited Univers Telecom to discuss cybersecurity, cloud services and connectivity.