Senegal Explores Deeper Partnership with Visa to Boost Financial Inclusion and Digital Innovation
Discussions between the two parties focused on several strategic areas of cooperation, including the possible opening of a Visa office in Dakar and increased collaboration to support Senegal’s growing fintech ecosystem.
Senegal is exploring a deeper collaboration with global payments company Visa to accelerate financial inclusion and digital innovation in the country.
The discussions took place on March 10, 2026, when Senegal’s Minister of Communications, Telecommunications and Digital, Alioune Sall, met with Aminata Kane, recently appointed Senior Vice President of Visa for the West and Central Africa region.
During the meeting, the minister congratulated Kane on her appointment, describing it as a recognition of her professional achievements and a reflection of Senegalese female leadership on the global stage.
Discussions between the two parties focused on several strategic areas of cooperation, including the possible opening of a Visa office in Dakar and increased collaboration to support Senegal’s growing fintech ecosystem. Other areas of interest include support for the Delivery Unit of the Ministry of Communications, Telecommunications and Digital and contributions to the implementation of Senegal’s New Technological Deal, a national initiative aimed at accelerating digital transformation.
Visa also presented initial insights from an ongoing regional study that will provide policy recommendations for governments across the region. The full findings are expected to be released in June 2026.
During the meeting, the ministry outlined the key priorities of the New Technological Deal and the government’s broader ambitions for strengthening Senegal’s digital sector.
Both parties agreed to organize technical workshops to define a framework for a long-term strategic partnership aimed at advancing financial inclusion and supporting digital innovation in Senegal.
