Car drive past a French group Auchan supermarket on October 24, 2017 in the Yoff district of Dakar as the French group reinforces its presence in the Senegalese capital after buying City Dia stores. (Photo by SEYLLOU / AFP)
From the bustling Dakar waterfront to the historic Gorée Island, and stretching along the airport highway into rural villages, solar-powered streetlights now illuminate the landscape of Senegal. This thriving sector is primarily led by two French enterprises: Ragni, a family-run business from the Alpes-Maritimes region, and Fonroche, a small-to-medium-sized company headquartered in Agen. Together, they represent just a fraction of the 340 French firms operating across the nation. While industry giants like Orange, TotalEnergies, Auchan, and Eiffage have long-established themselves in West Africa, these lesser-known yet dynamic businesses see immense potential in Senegal’s evolving market.
