Senegal’s New Deal Technologique (NDT) Horizon 2034 represents one of the country's most ambitious digital transformation initiatives, providing a comprehensive roadmap for modernizing its digital economy while strengthening national sovereignty over data and critical infrastructure. Designed as a long-term strategy, the initiative seeks to position Senegal as a leading digital hub in Africa.

A key component of the NDT Horizon 2034 strategy is the modernization of Senegal’s digital legal framework. Several initiatives are underway.

A central reform is the planned update of the country’s Data Protection Act (Law No. 2008-12) to ensure it reflects evolving technologies, emerging cybersecurity risks, and international best practices. The proposed reforms would strengthen protections against emerging digital privacy risks, including identity theft and certain forms of sensitive data processing. They would also align Senegal’s legal framework more closely with global digital standards.

In January 2026, the Senegalese government unveiled a draft proposal to modernize the country's data protection framework, marking the beginning of a broader legislative reform process. The proposed updated law remains under development. In a June 2026 press release, the Council of Ministers restated the urgency of strengthening data protection and announced a complementary bill on critical information infrastructure and digital security, reinforcing the government's broader digital governance agenda while data protection reform continues through the legislative process.

To further support data protection, the government has placed renewed emphasis on the strict enforcement of the Electronic Communications Code (Law No. 2018-28), legislation that establishes important principles governing Senegal’s telecommunications sector, including mandatory network neutrality and regulatory oversight of satellite and submarine connectivity providers. In January 2026, Senegal's telecom regulator officially launched eight digital regulatory tools that transitioned the agency from rigid, paper-based compliance checks to data-driven, real-time enforcement of the Electronic Communications Code.

Innovation and entrepreneurship remain another cornerstone of the NDT agenda. Through Law No. 2020-01, commonly known as the Startup Act, Senegal has created a distinct legal classification known as the Startup Ecosystem. The operational Startup Ecosystem certification program was launched in late 2025. Companies that receive this official certification gain access to a wide range of fiscal incentives and regulatory advantages designed to encourage innovation, attract investment, and accelerate business growth. These incentives include exemptions and reductions related to corporate income tax, customs duty waivers, and payroll and employer taxes. Startups also benefit from temporary suspensions of value-added tax on critical operational software and digital tools.

The New Deal Technologique is organized around four strategic pillars that guide implementation through 2034. These include strengthening digital sovereignty, accelerating the digitization of public services, fostering the development of the digital economy, and positioning Senegal as a leading digital hub in Africa. While many reforms remain under implementation, the initiative has established a coherent legal framework for balancing digital sovereignty with international investment and innovation.