Sonatel Group

However, the total value traded actually increased slightly to about 17.183 billion francs CFA.

Sonatel Senegal remained the most actively traded stock by value, with about 6.415 billion francs CFA changing hands.

That represented more than 37% of the BRVM's total trading value for the week.

Société Générale Côte d'Ivoire and NSCA Banque Côte d'Ivoire were also among the most actively traded names.

And just going back to that Senegal story, I think to your point, the other interesting angle here is whether regulators start to impose same rules, same service before license decisions.

Because here, this injunction wouldn't have happened had Sonatel not pushed it.

It was not a government-initiated investigation.

This was Sonatel claiming that they had paid a lot of money, close to $200 million for licenses, and having to be subject to USF That's universal service funds for our listeners, coverage requirements on the national level, and that those rules were simply not expected of SpaceX, Starlink.

And so the question then becomes, well, how does that work in other countries? So I think we are going to see a lot more of this kind of conversation.

Agreed.

So the market became much more active, but selling pressure remained widespread.

Among the week's strongest BRVM performers, Vivo Energy Cote d'Ivoire rose 8.24% to 2,760 CFA francs, Sonatel Senegal gained 7.42% to 42,090 CFA francs, bringing its performance since the beginning of the year to more than 61%.

Lottery National Dubinan completed the top three with a 2% gain to 4,080 CFA francs.

Sonatel also remains in focus ahead of an extraordinary general meeting.

That becomes increasingly important as global copper demand grows across power grids, electric vehicles, and data centers.

And a quick dividend check, the 2026 BRVM dividend calendar includes companies such as Sonatel Senegal, with a gross dividend of 1,933 francs CFA per share.

Solibra announced 2,127 francs CFA.

Saita B announced approximately 1,940.26 francs CFA.

I check my phone.

The Orange Senegal network is strong, which is good for keeping in touch.

I had registered my SIM biometrically at a kiosk in town, as required by law.

Free Senegal and Expresso are alternatives, but Orange has the best coverage in the interior.

It cost about 5,000 ex-wef, a substantial meal that kept me full for the night.

Before bed, I register my SIM card at an Orange Sonatel kiosk.

Senegal requires SIMs to be biometrically registered against an ID.

Orange has the best coverage in the interior, so it is worth the extra few francs if you plan to explore the furlough reserves or drive out to Yangyang.

I went to an Orange Senegal kiosk in town.

Sonatel is the dominant network with the best coverage in the interior and had my card sorted in twenty minutes.

If you are coming from abroad, do yourself a favor and grab a data eSIM before you land or sort it out immediately upon arrival at Dakar-Blais Diagne Airport.

Trying to find Wi-Fi in the middle of the Furlo is a fool's errand.

And remember, SIM cards must be biometrically registered.

Buy yours at an orange slash Sonatel kiosk in town.

It is the dominant network with the best coverage in the interior.

Lingere is a quiet, safe Sahelian town by Senegalese standards, but you must guard your belongings closely on the crowded Friday market and at the bus station.