Ageroute

Ageroute is a Senegalese road construction and infrastructure agency responsible for managing national roadworks projects. It operates under the government of Senegal, overseeing planning, execution, and maintenance of highways and related infrastructure across the country. Its mandate includes coordinating contracts with private contractors, ensuring compliance with national standards, and monitoring project timelines and budgets. The agency serves the public sector and supports economic development by improving transportation connectivity. Its headquarters are located in Dakar, Senegal.

While specific figures on staff size or annual budget are not publicly disclosed in the available sources, the agency’s responsibility for national roadworks indicates a nationwide operational scope. This nationwide mandate requires coordination across multiple regions and liaison with various governmental and private stakeholders. The agency’s role is central to Senegal’s infrastructure development strategy, particularly in the transport sector. As a public institution, it is subject to national procurement regulations and oversight mechanisms. These structural aspects define its functional environment without requiring speculative metrics.

In November 2023, Ageroute experienced a ransomware attack carried out by the Lockbit cybercriminal group. The breach resulted in the unauthorized exfiltration and subsequent publication of approximately 18 gigabytes of critical operational data. The attackers had demanded a ransom payment before releasing the information, and the data was leaked after the demand was not met. The incident exposed vulnerabilities in the agency’s cybersecurity defenses and prompted broader discussion about security readiness for critical infrastructure. Sources describe the event as underscoring the escalating threat of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure entities across Africa.