• Sonatel and Senelec signed a strategic agreement on February 20 in Dakar.
• Senegal counts 11.3 million Internet users, representing 60.6% penetration in early 2025.
• National electricity access exceeds 84%, with near-universal coverage in urban areas.

Sonatel Group and Senelec announced on Friday, February 20, that they signed a strategic agreement in Dakar to accelerate the digital transformation of their operations and enhance the quality of energy and telecom services. Chief Executive Officers Brelotte Ba and Papa Toby Gueye formalized the partnership.

Un partenariat stratégique au service des usagers !

Hier, le @GroupeSonatel et la @Senelecofficiel
ont franchi une étape majeure avec la signature d’une convention pour un partenariat stratégique mené par Monsieur Brelotte Ba, Directeur Général du Groupe Sonatel, et Monsieur… pic.twitter.com/89fgO96dCq

— Orange Business Sénégal (@obs_senegal) February 20, 2026

The agreement provides for closer convergence between the operational capabilities of both groups to optimize performance and strengthen service quality. The partnership also includes the development of digital services for users, particularly through continuous improvement of customer relations and deployment of digital solutions to streamline access to essential services.

The two companies aim to reinforce synergies between energy infrastructure and communication networks to support Senegal’s national digital transformation ambitions.

A Convergence Driven by Infrastructure Expansion

The initiative aligns with Senegal’s broader strategy to accelerate digital transformation and modernize strategic infrastructure. Policymakers increasingly view convergence between energy and connectivity as a structural driver of economic performance.

According to DataReportal, Senegal counted approximately 11.3 million Internet users at the beginning of 2025, representing a penetration rate of 60.6% of the population. At the same time, electricity access exceeded 84% nationwide, with near-universal coverage in urban areas, according to the World Bank.

Against this backdrop of simultaneous expansion of energy and digital networks, cooperation between Sonatel and Senelec seeks to improve the quality and reliability of essential services for users. Rapid growth in digital usage, including mobile financial services, online administrative platforms and connected solutions, is increasing interdependence between reliable energy infrastructure and robust telecom networks.

This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum