Crédit Solidaire Afrique (CSA) is a microfinance institution (MFI) created in Senegal by the Chaka Group, on October 14, 2005. In February 2008, the company received formal authorization to operate as a microfinance structure. The general objective of Crédit Solidaire Afrique is to support the development of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the trade, processing and services sectors.