Living in Africa guide: Everything you need to know to move and settle in your expat country

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Living in Dakar

Dakar sits at the westernmost tip of mainland Africa, on the Cap-Vert peninsula, and that geographic fact shapes almost everything about life there: ...

Sports and fitness in Dakar

Dakar is preparing to make history as the host city of the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic sporting event ever held on the African ...

Getting around Dakar

Dakar is in the middle of a transport revolution. The city that was long defined by gridlocked roads and aging minibuses now has Africa's first ...

Food and dining in Dakar

Dakar's food scene is one of the most distinctive in West Africa, built on a culinary identity that blends Atlantic seafood, peanut-based stews, ...

Education in Dakar

Dakar stands out as one of West Africa's strongest educational hubs, offering expat families a genuinely wide range of schooling options: from ...

Networking in Dakar

Dakar runs on relationships. Whether you are looking to break into a new industry, find your first clients, or simply build a social circle after ...

Renting in Dakar

Nearly half of all households in Dakar rent their homes, and the competition for well-located, well-equipped apartments is intense. Prime ...

Study in Dakar

Dakar stands out as the leading higher education destination in Francophone West Africa, drawing students from across the continent and beyond to a ...

Working in Dakar

Discover essential tips for working and thriving in Dakar, Senegal's vibrant capital.

Buying property in Dakar

Find your ideal accommodation in Dakar with our comprehensive guide for expats.

Leisure and things to do in Dakar

Discover vibrant leisure activities and cultural gems in Dakar, Senegal's bustling capital.

Living in Senegal with children

Discover childcare options and tips for expats raising children in Senegal.

Working remotely from Senegal

Dakar sits on the westernmost tip of Africa, operates on GMT, and offers a cost of living that is roughly half what you would spend in North America ...

Diversity and inclusion in Senegal

Senegal is widely regarded as one of West Africa's most politically stable and religiously tolerant nations, yet its legal and social landscape ...

Emergency numbers and safety in Senegal

Traffic accidents claim more lives per capita in Senegal than in most of Europe, ambulance response times outside Dakar are unreliable, and ...

Networking in Senegal

Senegal runs on relationships. Before any deal is discussed, any partnership proposed, or any friendship formed, trust must be built, and that ...

Dating culture in Senegal

Senegal is a country where dating is rarely separate from family, faith, and long-term intention. For expats arriving from more individually oriented ...

Getting married in Senegal

Senegal's marriage laws carry a few features that catch most foreign nationals off guard: a mandatory declaration of matrimonial regime, a ...