Senegal’s market modernization plan targets 528 sites with 57.5 billion fCFA investment

Senegal’s markets set for major transformation under new government plan

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has unveiled an ambitious initiative to overhaul Senegal’s aging commercial infrastructure. With many market facilities dating back to the 1970s and a troubling history of 53 fires between 2013 and 2024, the government is rolling out the Programme de Modernisation et de Gestion des Marchés (PROMOGEM) as part of its 2025–2029 strategic roadmap.

The plan commits 57.5 billion West African CFA francs over four years to refurbish 528 existing markets and construct 67 new, modern complexes across the country.

Supporting agriculture, flood resilience and digital growth

Looking ahead to the 2026–2027 farming season, Sonko highlighted the need to address gaps in beneficiary targeting, seed autonomy and storage capacity. While broader subsidy reforms move forward, digital tools will be rolled out first in Tivaouane and Nioro to streamline distribution and reduce waste.

On flood risk management, the government has instructed all municipalities to finalize local emergency plans and conduct a cross-ministerial simulation drill before June 15, 2026. Meanwhile, the near-complete Sénégal Connect Park project faces delays due to contract disputes; authorities have demanded a revised completion timeline from the African Development Bank.