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Dakar court orders Saga Holdings to pay Sirius Telecom 6 billion CFA francs in commercial dispute
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The High Court of Dakar has ruled in favor of Sirius Telecom Afrique SAU, a company owned by Mbackiyou Faye, in a commercial dispute against Saga Holdings Limited SA. The case, heard on April 22, 2026, by the first judge of the 3rd civil chamber, involved commercial relations in the telecommunications sector, specifically concerning the operation of telephone services and digital platforms. Sirius Telecom Afrique SAU, which operates the Promobile platform, accused Saga Africa, operating under the Yas telephone brand, of actions that caused significant economic damage. The court found Saga Africa responsible for the prejudice suffered by Sirius Telecom and ordered Saga Holdings to pay six billion CFA francs in damages. The court also dismissed some of Sirius Telecom's counterclaims. Additionally, the court ordered the provisional execution of the decision up to two billion CFA francs, allowing for partial enforcement of the judgment before all appeals are exhausted.
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