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Which West African country receives the most foreign direct investment?

Senegal was West Africa's largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2022 with $2.6 billion. Nigeria, previously West Africa's largest recipient, saw FDI flows turn negative to -$187 million in 2022 as a result of equity divestments.

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