Ciment : pourquoi Aliko Dangote a cédé 10 % de sa filiale à l'État sénégalais
The Nigerian construction giant has officially announced the sale of 10% of its Senegalese subsidiary's capital to the Senegalese state. This transaction, effective since May 2025 in accordance with the provisions of the Mining Code, now makes Dakar the largest minority shareholder in the Pout plant.
A strategic anchoring despite the decline in revenue
The stake held by the group led by Aliko Dangote thus decreases from 99.99% to 89.99%. This move comes in a difficult economic context: Dangote Senegal's revenues have fallen from 78.8 billion CFA francs in 2024 to 61.9 billion in 2025. This decline is directly linked to the political turmoil surrounding the presidential election and delays in the execution of the state budget, which have hampered public procurement, the main driver of the cement sector.
What are the challenges for the future?
Although the amount of the transaction remains confidential, the objectives are clear. For Senegal, it is about strengthening its sovereignty in a strategic industrial sector. For Dangote, the state's involvement allows it to consolidate institutional relations with the new authorities in Dakar, secure access to future major infrastructure projects, and prepare for the expected economic recovery in 2026, reports Le Soleil.
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