Senegal TER Extension: Thiès Funding Secured with €10M AFD UE Support

• The Government of Senegal and SEN-TER SA signed a memorandum of understanding with AFD and UE to extend the TER to Thiès.
• 10 million euros have been allocated by AFD and UE for feasibility studies, including technical, economic, social, and environmental analyses.
• The project aims to promote sustainable mobility and economic rebalancing between Dakar and other regions in Senegal.
• International funding and cooperation are key components of the project's development.

The agreement marks a crucial step forward for the extension of the Train express régional (TER) to Thiès, with 10 million euros allocated by the AFD and UE to cover the costs of feasibility studies.

A significant milestone was achieved on July 24, 2026, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Government of Senegal and the Société nationale de gestion du patrimoine du TER (SEN-TER SA) and the Agence française de développement (AFD) and the Union européenne (UE). This agreement marks a crucial step forward for the extension of the Train express régional (TER) to Thiès, with 10 million euros allocated by the AFD and UE to cover the costs of feasibility studies. The studies will define the conditions and contours of the future project, including technical, economic, social, and environmental analyses.

The agreement is a result of months of planning and coordination between the parties involved. In July 2026, the Minister of Land and Air Transport announced the imminent signing of the financing convention, which has now been formalized with the signature of the memorandum of understanding. The project's extension to Thiès is expected to have a significant impact on transportation in Senegal, promoting sustainable mobility and economic rebalancing between Dakar and other regions.

The TER extension to Thiès has the potential to transform transportation in Senegal, particularly with regards to international funding and cooperation. The involvement of the AFD and UE demonstrates a commitment to supporting sustainable infrastructure development in the region. As the project moves forward, lawyers and compliance officers should be aware of the implications for transportation projects involving international funding and cooperation.

Lawyers and compliance officers should watch for the potential impact on transportation projects in Sénégal, particularly those involving international funding and cooperation.

Source: Original reporting via dakar92