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Sports and fitness in Senegal
Senegal is on the verge of a historic milestone: in October 2026, Dakar will host the Summer Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic competition ever ...
Leisure and lifestyle in Senegal
Explore vibrant culture, beaches, and wildlife in Senegal's leisure paradise.
Renting accommodation in Senegal
Find practical tips for finding accommodation in Senegal as an expat.
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 ...
Pregnancy and giving birth in Senegal
Having a baby abroad brings a particular mix of excitement and logistical complexity, and Senegal is no exception. The country's maternity care ...
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 ...
