DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal is taking a major step toward strengthening its digital security after the Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy presented a proposed bill on the protection of critical information infrastructure and digital security.

The legislation was submitted to the Intercommission of the National Assembly as authorities seek to reinforce Senegal’s ability to protect essential digital systems from growing cyber threats.

Under the proposed framework, ordinary information systems would face baseline security requirements, while critical infrastructure would be subject to stronger safeguards, including enhanced monitoring, encryption, backup systems, business-continuity measures and regular resilience testing.

The initiative forms part of Senegal’s wider push for digital sovereignty and a more secure digital economy. It comes as the government expands its New Deal Technologique agenda, including priorities such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, connectivity and digital innovation.

The proposed law could become an important pillar of Senegal’s cybersecurity strategy, particularly as government services, businesses and critical infrastructure become increasingly dependent on digital systems.