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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in US:
Ambassador: Fatou Danielle Diagne
Embassy: 2112 Wyoming Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Telephone: [1] (202) 234-0540, 0541
Fax: (202) 332-6315

US Diplomatic Representation:
Ambassador: Lewis Lukens
Embassy: Avenue Jean XXIII at the corner of Avenue Kleber, Dakar
Mailing address: B. P. 49, Dakar
Telephone: [221] 823-4296 or 823-7384
Fax: [221] 822-2991

Embassy Related Web Sites for Senegal
U.S. Embassy in Dakar, Senegal

Senegalese Embassies and Consulates around the World

Canada
57 Marlbourough Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario KIN 8E8
Tel: (613) 238-6392
Fax: (613) 238-2695

United Kingdom
11 Phillimore Gardens
London W8 7QG
Tel: (44-171) 937-0925/6
Fax: (44-171) 937-8130


FOREIGN RELATIONS

The United States established diplomatic relations with Senegal in 1960, following its independence from France and the dissolution of the Mali Federation. Senegal had three presidents from 1960 to 2012. Power was transferred peacefully from one president to his hand-picked successor in 1981, and transferred again in elections in 2000. The country's fourth president was elected in 2012.

Senegal is a strong U.S. ally as a regional, diplomatic, and economic partner. The country shares many fundamental values and international goals with the United States, and it has been a symbol of democracy as well as ethnic and religious tolerance. Senegal also has contributed to regional peacekeeping operations. However, it faces internal threats to its stability due to a growing youth population, limited employment prospects, increasing urbanization, weak private sector investment, and the gradual erosion of good governance and transparency.

U.S. Assistance to Senegal

U.S. assistance seeks to increase the professionalism and capacity of the Senegalese Armed Forces, as well as to support increased agricultural production, improved health care, and better basic education. U.S. assistance also aims to help consolidate democratic outcomes resulting from Senegal's 2012 presidential and legislative elections, while continuing to support Senegal's efforts in anti-corruption, transparency, and good governance.

Bilateral Economic Relations

Senegal is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. U.S. exports to Senegal include oil, vehicles, machinery, plastic, rice, and textile articles. U.S. imports from Senegal include artificial flowers and feathers, and fish and seafood. The two countries have signed a bilateral investment treaty. The United States also has a trade and investment framework agreement with the West African Economic and Monetary Union, of which Senegal is a member.

Senegal's Membership in International Organizations

Senegal and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization.

Bilateral Representation

The U.S. Ambassador to Senegal is Lewis Lukens; other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department's Key Officers List.

Senegal maintains an embassy in the United States at 2031 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009 (tel. 202-234-0540).

More information about Senegal is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here:

Department of State Senegal Page
Department of State Key Officers List
CIA World Factbook Senegal Page
U.S. Embassy: Senegal
USAID Senegal Page
History of U.S. Relations With Senegal
Human Rights Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Trafficking in Persons Reports
Narcotics Control Reports
Investment Climate Statements
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Countries Page
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics
Export.gov International Offices Page
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Travel and Business Information




TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Senegal check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving U.S Driving Permit accepted
Currency (XOF) Africaine Franc
Electrical 230 Volts
Telephones Country Code 221, City Code, Dakar 8+6D, Outside Dakar 9+6D

Climate and clothing: Lightweight clothing is suitable for Dakar's hot, humid summer (June-November). Winter (December-May) is like early Fall in Washington, DC -- warm days and cool to cold evenings.

Health: The general level of health in Dakar is good; however, city water is not potable. Meats should be well cooked and vegetables carefully prepared. Malaria is endemic in Senegal; chloroquine resistant malaria has been reported since 1989. Malaria prevention with mosquito repellent sprays and other barrier methods is important. It is imperative that all travelers check with their doctors and obtain one of the various forms of chemical prophylaxis such as chloroquine plus proguanil. However, mefloquine is the preferred tablet by the mission medical unit. Hepatitis A is common and may be prevented with gamma globulin. Polio and typhoid are present but present little risk to immunized travelers. HIV (the AIDS-related virus) is confirmed present in about 1 percent of the general population; as many as 40 percent of tested prostitutes are infected by for HIV (1989 data). The following immunizations should be current for travelers to Senegal:
· diphtheria (10 yrs.)
· tetanus (10 yrs.)
· yellow fever (10 yrs.)
· typhoid (3 yrs.)
· polio (once/lifetime adult booster)
· gamma globulin (1ml per month of travel, max. 5ml ea. 5 mos.)

Transportation: Dakar has good and reasonably frequent worldwide airline connections. In the city, metered taxis are available at rates comparable to those in the U.S.

Telecommunications: Long-distance telephone service (direct dial to Dakar) is via satellite link. Cable and telex services are available. Dakar is five time-zones ahead of eastern standard time (EST). When the U.S. is on daylight savings time, Dakar is four time-zones ahead of EST

Tourist Attractions: Senegal offers good beaches and swimming, boating, fishing, sailing, scuba diving, and spearfishing, and world- class surfing. There are several national parks, of which Niokola Koba and the bird refuge at Djoudj are most visited. Cosmopolitan Dakar is a major port of entry into West Africa and has interesting (if deteriorating) French colonial architecture, a few museums and other sites of historical interest. Goree Island, reached by regular ferry from Dakar, and its slave museum are poignant reminders of Goree's role as a center of the West African slave trade.


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Tobacco................200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco

Liquor....................No free import

Gifts.......................Up to the value of CFAFR 5,000

Perfume.................Reasonable quantity for personal use

Cameras.................No restrictions

Currency.................Must be declared on arrival

Agriculture Items.....Refer to consulate



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