Senegal State Reclaims Yakar-Terenga Gas Field

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced the Senegalese state is resuming control of the Yakar Teranga gas field. The development of this major field previously involved an American company. The announcement comes amid reports of 30,633 Senegalese workers being laid off from various structures including the Port Autonome de Dakar and the Grand Théâtre. Supporters claim the regime is meeting promises regarding natural resource management. Some participants expressed skepticism regarding government action despite promises made during the transition to power. Participants in resource management discussions noted some progress in natural resource oversight. Recent regime changes have coincided with 30,633 layoffs across various structures, including the Dakar Autonomous Port and the Grand Théâtre.