Ambassador Mushingi participated in the delivery of U.S. equipment worth 407 million CFA  to the Senegalese National Police and another 407 million CFA of equipment to the Senegalese Gendarmes. The deliveries included two Armored Personnel Carrier,  ambulances, water purification systems, generators, and Land Cruisers.  The equipment will be used for International Police Peace Keeping Operations.

This month we celebrate Pink October, a month for breast cancer screening awareness.

The Department of State and the Government of Senegal today inaugurated a new regional counterterrorism training facility in Thiès, Senegal, on September 6, 2018. U.S. and Senegalese officials formally dedicated the new Regional Tactical Training Center, which was funded, constructed, and equipped through the Department of State’s Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) program. The new center is ATA’s …

NASA mission in Senegal promotes scientific discovery Sadie Goering –  August 24, 2018 When NASA scientists assembled telescopes in her home country of Senegal, Binita Yanni knew very little about astronomy and didn’t realize a career in planetary sciences was even a possibility. Determined to learn why 21 U.S. telescopes were stationed throughout the Senegalese …

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is sending a team of over 30 U.S. scientists and 21 mobile telescopes to Senegal for a unique astronomical opportunity to view a stellar occultation (when an object passes in front of a star) of a new Kuiper Belt Object, known as Ultima Thule, as part of NASA’s …

Ambassador Tulinabo Mushingi Graduation Ceremony of Aviation Security Inspector/Quality Control Training & Mentoring Course March 1, 2018 Aeroport International Blaise Diagne (AIBD)   On March 1, 2018, U.S. Ambassador Mushingi joined the Senegal’s Minister of Air Transport and Airport Infrastructure Development, MaÏmouna Ndoye Seck, along with U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) West Africa Attaché Gary …

U.S. Embassy Supports 20th Annual Convention of Senegal English Teachers’ Association U.S. Embassy Dakar sponsored the 20th annual convention of the Association of Teachers of English in Senegal (A.T.E.S.) December 8-9 through its Regional English Language Office (RELO). The event gathered hundreds of teachers from all regions of Senegal and representatives of Teachers’ Associations from …

By  Jane Carpenter-Rock  on July 18, 2017 The influence of Nelson Mandela and his example of servant leadership has transformed lives around the world. From his humble beginnings in the Eastern Cape of South Africa to freedom fighter and Father of a Nation, Nelson Mandela used his life to advance the lives of others. Therefore, every July …

On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, USAID donated HIV and AIDS laboratory equipment worth four million francs CFA (approximately 6,600 USD).  “This donation will significantly support laboratories which test patients’ HIV viral loads in Sédhiou, Kolda, et Ziguinchor [where some of country’s highest HIV transmission rates are recorded].  They will ensure that vulnerable populations in these …

From October 24 to October 27, 2016, the U.S. Embassy in Dakar hosted Steven Ekovich, Associate Professor at the American University of Paris, to give several lectures on the U.S. Electoral process. During his visit, Mr. Ekovich held workshops in Dakar, Thiès and Rufisque. Ekovich met with University students, diplomats, foreign policy practitioners, students from …

On August 16, 2016, U.S. Ambassador James Zumwalt and Health Minister Awa Marie Coll-Seck participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Health Emergency Operations Center. Minister Coll-Seck said: ” We need a structure to enable us to collect all health data and prepare population and health personnel to possible health risks. ” Ambassador Zumwalt …

Remarks by Colonel Scott Morgan, SDO/DATT Colonel Si Fall, Directeur du Matériel des Armées Distinguished Guests, Officers, NCOs, and Soldiers of the Senegalese Armed Forces, Thank you for your warm welcome to the logistics center here on Camp Lemonier.  This is my first visit to Lemonier, and it is a happy occasion for the official …

Senegalese Armed Forces, Gendarmerie Mobility Commander, General Tine, recently received an award on behalf of Armée du Sénégal, General Kane, for his actions and participation of the Senegalese Armed Forces during FLINTLOCK 16.  The award was the “USSOCOM Medal for Foreign Military Personnel.” SOCAFRICA nominated the general for the award, which is issued to non-US …

In September 2015 more than eight million kilograms (18 million pounds) of trash—equivalent to the weight of more than 100 Boeing 737s—was collected from across the globe by nearly 800,000 volunteers during Ocean Conservancy’s 2015 International Coastal Cleanup according to a new report  (PDF 8.6 MB) released at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-2). Senegal participated in …

Deputy Chief of Mission Sandra Clark and Trade Minister Alioune Sarr attended the opening of ‘Mango Week,’ an important event organized by the Ministry of Commerce in partnership with USAID under the auspices of the U.S. Trade Africa initiative on May 31. The key goal of Trade Africa, implemented by USAID in collaboration with other …

The American Peace Corps organized an official ceremony to swear-in 64 new volunteers on May 6, 2016, at the Ambassador’s residence in Senegal. The new volunteers, who just finished language, cultural and technical training, heard from Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the United States in Senegal Sandra Clark, and in the presence of …

The Government of the United States and the Government of the Republic of Senegal signed a Defense Cooperation Agreement on May 2, 2016 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The U.S government was represented by Ambassador James P. Zumwalt while the Government of Senegal was represented by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mankeur Ndiaye. The signing …

On the occasion of Earth Day, the U.S. Embassy in Dakar organized the screening of a documentary on the environmental movement on Monday April 25, 2016. A few months ago, the Embassy of the United States in Dakar sent a team from RTS (journalist and cameraman) to the United States on a Co-op TV program, …

The first combined exercise “Obangame / Saharan Express 2016” was officially launched on March 17, 2016, at Senegalese National Marine Naval Base, by authorities of the participating and observers countries. The ceremony was presided over by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires ai Sandra Clark, Rear Admiral Cheikh Bara Sissoko, Chief of Staff of the Navy, Commander …

U.S. Ambassador James Zumwalt presided over the ceremony for the Opening of the Serere None Exhibit in early March.  The result of a project launched two years ago as part of the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, the funds allocated to the Musée de Thiès ensured the safeguarding and documentation of traditional music of the …

MCC to Partner Again with Senegal Following Successful Conclusion of First Compact A delegation of high-level Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) officials, led by Vice President of the Department of Compact Operations, Kamran Khan, visited Dakar this week to congratulate the Government of Senegal on its selection by the MCC Board of Directors in December 2015 …

The annual military exercise Flintlock debuted in Thiès on January 8, 70 km from Dakar. Senegalese military units welcomed Special Operations Forces from more than 19 European and North American countries to train alongside soldiers from 14 African nations.  The U.S. military participation in the exercise is led by USAFRICOM, the U.S. military command engaged …

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the second phase of its successful Parliamentary assistance project devoted to public access to budget information. The event was at a ceremony co-chaired by Senegal’s Budget Minister Birima Mangara and USAID/Senegal Mission Director Lisa Franchett on January 28 in Dakar. Sunu Budget, which means “our budget” in …

The U.S. and Senegalese military recently attended the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Naval Training Center at the Navy Base in Dakar.  The renovation was done by the United States Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One and included upgrading and rehabilitating a 920 square meter training facility.  The group renovated 21 rooms, 65 windows, and …

The 21 Conference of Parties (COP21) provided an opportunity to speak with Senegalese students about the significance of the conference and what the students, as individuals and as a community, can do to help their environment.  The U.S. Embassy Green Team, working together with partner Sunu Human Capital, met with four schools and one NGO …

54 new Peace Corps Volunteers were sworn-in on Friday, December 4, 2015 by the U.S. Ambassador to Senegal James Zumwalt.  Also present was the Deputy Secretary General of the Republic Oumar Samba Bâ and Peace Corps Senegal Director Cheryl Gregory Faye. The ceremony marks the beginning of the transition from intern to Peace Corps volunteer …

Deputy Chief of Mission Sandra Clark spoke at the signing ceremony on November 26 for a new energy project that will help reduce energy costs in Senegal while increasing power supply to support inclusive economic growth.  The Cap de Biches power project will be designed, constructed and operated by Contour Global, a leading US-based energy …

The Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) one of the first chapters in the organization’s history, organized a symposium on community engagement and how to fight terrorism on Thursday, November 12 in Senegal. At the opening ceremony, Deputy Chief of Mission Sandra Clark underscored the importance of Senegal as a partner in our cooperation for …

The United States Embassy of Senegal and the Center for the Study of Science, Technology and Information (CESTI) organized a training from October 29-31, 2015, on the use of social media to propel local activism and involvement.   Thirty students from the villages of Kaymor, Dabaly and Kabacoto took part in the three-day training which …

The United States Department of Defense recently worked with Senegal’s Armée de l’Air (Air Force) to provide military training on air cargo preparation and load planning to members of the Senegalese military.  The training will help future Senegalese peace keeping and humanitarian efforts.  The top five graduates were selected for advanced training to become instructors.

On September 28, the U.S. Ambassador to Senegal, James Zumwalt, participated in a promotional event for American beef.   Hosted by the Department of Agriculture of the United States, attendees included representatives from Senegal’s food industry and distributors. Ambassador Zumwalt noted that the United States annually exports $7 billion of beed a year, and produces approximately …

On September 15, the United States through the U.S. Agency for Development (USAID) and the Government of Senegal signed extensions of their current assistance agreements on various areas of intervention supported by USAID, estimated at $466 million (233 billion francs CFA), through the year 2020. USAID Mission Director Susan Fine and Senegal’s Minister of Economy …

U.S. Ambassador to Senegal James P. Zumwalt joined local authorities and representatives of the agricultural sector to inaugurate a new Seed Treatment Center in Kaolack, Senegal’s breadbasket for cultivation of cereals like millet, maize and sorghum on September 2. “Good seed makes for more resistant crops in areas with irregular rainfall,” Ambassador Zumwalt said.  Despite …

At a July 16 Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony, the United States Government officially welcomed Senegal into Trade Africa, an initiative launched by President Barack Obama during his visit to Africa in 2013, to build trade capacity and boost the opportunities under the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA).  U.S Ambassador to Senegal James Zumwalt …

Senegalese Minister of Economy and Finance Amadou Ba and U.S. Ambassador James P. Zumwalt presided over the annual Joint Portfolio Review between the Government of Senegal and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) held June 23, 2015. This yearly exercise closely examines implementation of USAID’s $119 million portfolio of projects in the areas of …

U.S. Ambassador to Senegal James P. Zumwalt and Senegalese Armed Forces Minister Augustin Tine presided over the United States Embassy’s observation of its national holiday, officially marked on July 4 — the date that the Republic’s Founding Fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776 — on Thursday, June 11.  Numerous diplomats and military officials …

U.S. Ambassador to Senegal James Zumwalt, Mr. Augustin Yakhar FAYE, Chief of Staff of the Minister of Trade, and President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Senegal, Makha Racine Sy, presided over the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the “American Week in Dakar” on May 27.  The theme of this fifth edition …

On the occasion of Jazz Appreciation Month, the American jazz ensemble “Adam Larson Quartet” toured Senegal from April 16 to 25 as part of a 35-day African tour that took the group to Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal and Togo.  This trip was sponsored by the Cultural and Education Affairs Bureau of the State …

In the presence of the U.S. Ambassador to Senegal, James Zumwalt, and of the Deputy Secretary General of the Senegalese Presidency, Oumar Samba Bâ, 60 new Peace Corps Volunteers took their oaths on May 8 and officially began their service in Senegal as Community Health and Community Economic Development Volunteers. This ceremony, organized at the …

U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Senegal Customs signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement on April 27 in Senegal marking a significant milestone in collaboration on security and trade facilitation between the two countries.  The agreement was signed by CBP Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske and Director General Papa Ousmane Gueye.  With this new agreement, the …

On the occasion of Women’s History Month — which is celebrated every March — U.S. Ambassador James Zumwalt invited guests to his residence for the premiere of the film “Senegalese Women:  A Challenge to Strife,” directed by former U.S. Political Attaché in Senegal, Ed Nef.  This 35-minute documentary film discusses the contributions of Senegalese women …

The Honorable James P. Zumwalt, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, presented his letter of credence to H.E. José Mário Vaz, President of Guinea-Bissau, at Guinea-Bissau’s Presidential Palace on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.  Ambassador Zumwalt and President Vaz expressed the desire of both countries to increase bilateral …

The U.S. Embassy in Dakar organized an event on “Grass-Roots Organizing and Participation in the Political Process” on Friday, February 27 at the West African Research Center (WARC) in the Fann Résidence neighborhood of Dakar, as part of its observations of African-American History Month (celebrated during the entire month of February). Visiting U.S. speaker Sheldon …

Senegalese President Macky Sall and U.S. Ambassador to Senegal James Zumwalt inaugurated the Abdoul Diallo Bridge in Kolda on Saturday, February 21, 2015.  President Sall stated that this bridge “plays a central role within the plan to modernize infrastructure in the southern regions,” and that it is part of a program that includes “reconstruction of …

African Land Forces Summit 2015 kicked off on February 9 with Army chiefs-of-staff from 36 African nations in attendance.  The event, otherwise known as ALFS, will take place February 9-12 in Dakar, Senegal.  Attendees — all general officers from countries spanning the African continent — will conduct meetings to address mutual interests and concerns, as …

The Honorable Jim Zumwalt, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Senegal and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, presented his credential letters to His Excellency President Macky Sall on February 3, 2015.  Ambassador Zumwalt arrived in Dakar on January 15. Ambassador Zumwalt previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Japan …

The American hip-hop group Next Level just concluded a two-week dance, rap, beatmaking, and DJing training session at GHipHop in Guédiawaye.  Composed of choreographer Junius Brickhouse, rapper Toni Blackman, DJ Lauren Harkrader, and beatmaker Elliote P. Gann, the group organized workshops and professional exchanges with hip-hop artists in Dakar, Guédiawaye, Pikine, et Rufisque.  After three …