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Nine African countries in the top 100 of the 2026 investment risk index, Senegal ranks 128th globally
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According to the Henley & Partners 2026 Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, Senegal is ranked 128th globally and 25th in Africa. This updated index, published in May 2026, assesses risk levels and economic resilience for international investors, considering global economic slowdowns, geopolitical tensions, financial volatility, inflationary pressures, and climate risks. Mauritius leads African countries, moving from 83rd to 61st globally, followed by Tanzania 62nd and Botswana 63rd. These three, along with Seychelles 79th, Cape Verde 88th, Namibia 90th, South Africa 95th, Morocco 98th, and Rwanda 100th, constitute the nine African nations in the global top 100. In West Africa, C么te d'Ivoire is 108th, ahead of Senegal 128th and Ghana 140th, while Nigeria is 147th. Henley & Partners highlights that the index relies on criteria such as macroeconomic stability, governance quality, financial solidity, climate change resilience, investment attractiveness, and states' crisis management capabilities. Top-ranked African economies demonstrate greater institutional stability, diversified revenue sources, and less reliance on raw materials. Conversely, some countries face challenges due to insufficient infrastructure, high debt, political or security tensions, and exposure to external shocks. The increase from three to nine African countries in the global top 100 since October 2025 indicates progress in resilience and investor attractiveness across the continent.
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Iraq's coach, Graham Arnold, has announced the team's starting lineup for their 2026 World Cup match against Senegal. The game, part of the third day of Group 9, will take place this Friday in Toronto. The Iraqi team's composition includes Ahmed Basil as goalkeeper; Rebin Solaka, Akam Hashim, Mirhas Doski, and Frans Boutros in defense; Ibrahim Baish, Zidane Iqbal, and Amir Al-Amari in midfield; and Ali Al-Hammadi, Ahmed Qasim, and Ali Jassim in attack. This marks Iraq's second World Cup appearance, following their participation in 1986. Senegal is making its fourth appearance, having reached the quarterfinals in 2002 and the round of 16 in 2022. The match is a decisive encounter in the group stage.
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