Senegal

France, Portugal, Mauritania, Senegal: Dakar Rally Canceled

Date: January 10th, 2008 |

The Christmas Eve murders of four French tourists in Mauritania has prompted organizers of the Dakar Rally to cancel this year’s race. The rally was scheduled to start in Lisbon Jan. 5 and finish in Dakar, Senegal Jan. 20. Race officials faced pressure from the French government to call off the rally because nine of [read more]

Senegal

Date: November 11th, 2003 |

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An assault on an outspoken opposition leader by associates of Senegal’s president prompted thousands to march in Dakar Nov. 6 to protest political violence that is going unpunished. Since its independence from France in 1960, Senegal has had a multiparty system free of military coups or dictatorships, and is considered one of the most democratic [read more]

Senegal

Date: August 6th, 2001 |

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The popular Casamance region has seen increasing conflict since February between separatists and the military. Peace Corps workers at villages in and near the area have relocated to the city of Kolda pending further developments. Travel to the Casamance region should be [read more]

Senegal: Crime Season

Date: September 27th, 2005 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Dakar reported that Ramadan and the back-to-school season see increased crime in Dakar because of the expenses associated with these events. This year Ramadan begins Oct. 4 and ends Nov. 2. Muggings, burglaries and pickpocketing are the main crimes, and apart from common-sense precautions, to minimize your potential losses from such [read more]

Senegal

Date: August 14th, 2001 |

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Presidential elections are scheduled for Feb. 27, and a second round, if needed, for Mar. 12 or 19. The campaign is underway, with public rallies and demonstrations. Such gatherings can become unruly; consider avoi [read more]

Senegal

Date: May 30th, 2001 |

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The Casamance region, one of Senegal’s most beautiful areas, has been troubled by a separatist movement the last 18 years. In the past three months fighting has intensified, with ambushes of civilians, but a surprise peace accord was signed Mar. 16 with the hope that it will point the way to a peaceful future. It’s [read more]