Dakar.
capital and the largest city of Senegal
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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The Central Bank of West African States is headquartered in Dakar.Some support1 report
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A conference was held in Dakar, Senegal.Some support2 reports
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Diplomatic ties developed across West Africa as Niang met with Bourita on UNGA sidelines to reaffirm Dakar’s support for Morocco’s position on the Sahara.Some support2 reports
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Casamance is a region within the country of Senegal, and Dakar serves as the capital city of Senegal.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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A conference was held in Dakar, Senegal, on June 1, 2022, as part of a larger regional discussion.Some support1 report
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ECOWAS Parliament held meetings in Dakar.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The location for the conference regarding the president of the ECOWAS Court has been announced.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched his political party in Dakar.Well supported11 reports
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Toyota Gazoo Racing enters Dakar Future Mission 1000.Some support2 reports
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A congregation originated in Annecy and sent members to Dakar, establishing a travel route connecting Dakar to Bamako.Some support1 report
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The torch journey for the Dakar Games began in Athens, with Brancou Badio as a torchbearer and Greek athletes participating.Some support1 report
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Xenophobia and anti-migrant protests are rising in Dakar neighborhoods, Senegal.Some support1 report
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Informal economy thrives in African cities, including those in the region of Africa.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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A flight originated in Louisiana and stopped in Dakar, while a deportation flight diverted from Liberia to Equatorial Guinea under a US agreement.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A Qatar charity began implementing water and sanitation projects in the city of Dakar/Touba on August 1st.Some support1 report
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Chef Serigne Mbaye has established his restaurant in Dakar.Some support1 report
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The rally season is progressing through various locations, with the South African rally replacing the Argentine event, and Abu Dhabi being the next stop after Dakar.Some support1 report
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Novel by Ken Bugul is named after a thoroughfare in Dakar.Some support1 report
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Travel occurred between the capital cities of Senegal (Dakar) and The Gambia (Banjul).Some support1 report
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China's foreign trade jumped 16.9% YoY, while Senegal prioritized seed stock for food sovereignty.Some support1 report
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A meeting was held in Dakar, Senegal, where the EU co-finances a project involving BMZ and the African Union Commission to support regional efforts in West Africa.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Consultation held in Dakar regarding the food strategy by the West African Economic and Monetary Union.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A high-level meeting took place in Dakar between a Prime Minister and a minister to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation, involving entities like Senegal and the UAE.Some support2 reports
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An annual briefing focused on financial crimes in West Africa was held in Dakar, involving the Financial Action Task Force.Some support1 report
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Bakary Sambe was appointed to direct an institute located in Dakar.Some support1 report
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United expands operational routes from its base in Athens to international hubs, including Dakar and Bilbao.Some support1 report
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The economic realities of leadership in African hubs: how French monetary policy anchors economies and SAPs affect civil servants in Abidjan and Dakar.Some support1 report
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu traveled from Abuja to Dakar to attend an inauguration and praise Senegal's successful elections.Some support1 report
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Dakar will host the first Yidan Prize Conference.Some support2 reports
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Around Dakar this week
News at the entities that move Dakar most-
Senegal StructuralPresident Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked Ousmane Sonko following policy disagreements regarding IMF loan negotiations.Moves Dakar
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Lagos StructuralThe government plans road reconstruction in a constituency and oversees infrastructure projects in Lagos.Moves Dakar
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye StructuralRecep Tayyip Erdoğan and Bassirou Diomaye Faye discussed bilateral cooperation during closed-door talks.Moves Dakar
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Plateau State StructuralNigerian Bar Association addresses security failures and attacks in Plateau State.Moves Dakar
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Nigeria OperationalProgram coverage includes the capital territory of Abuja.Moves Dakar
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Alexandria OperationalCompetitors submitted from various locations, including Alexandria, for an event in Sydney.Moves Dakar
Connections
The 40 strongest of 179, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Senegal Structural
Dakar functions as the capital city of Senegal, defining its political and administrative structure.
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Lagos Structural
The two cities are intended to be functionally linked via a proposed West African minerals corridor for processing.
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye Structural
Bassirou Diomaye Faye's political and governmental functions are centered in Dakar, which serves as his operational base and legal jurisdiction.
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Plateau State Structural
Dakar holds the role of state publicity secretary within Plateau State.
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Alexandria Operational
A new commercial shipping route is forecasted to connect the infrastructure hub of Alexandria with the location of Dakar.
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Nigeria Operational
Nigeria has proposed a corridor project that would connect to Dakar.
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Morocco Operational
The relationship between Morocco and Dakar is characterized by deeply bonded relations and shared diplomatic ties across West Africa.
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Ken Bugul Shared context
A's work is honored by the naming of a thoroughfare in Dakar.
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Annecy Operational
A functional flow of people and groups originated in Annecy and moved to Dakar.
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Abu Dhabi Operational
The locations are linked by coordinated seasonal timing and efficient logistical transfer.
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Douala Operational
A company (BleagLee) utilizes AI operations in both Douala and Dakar, creating a competitive market overlap between the two cities.
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Louisiana Transactional
A specific flight was observed to have originated in Louisiana and terminated in Dakar.
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Brancou Badio Transactional
Brancou Badio is involved in a specific, time-bound role as a torchbearer for the Dakar Games held in Dakar.
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Bakary Sambe Shared context
Bakary Sambe's professional base and activities are situated within the city of Dakar.
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Qatar charity Operational
The Qatar charity operates in Dakar by implementing water and sanitation projects within the city.
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Abidjan Mentioned together
Both Abidjan and Dakar are noted as cities that host political and economic leadership.
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Anthony Bellanger Shared context
Anthony Bellanger's professional base is situated in Dakar, providing the operational context for his work.
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Economic Community of West African States Shared context
ECOWAS utilized Dakar as the location for a regional meeting, establishing a positional link.
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Foni Operational
A bilateral arrangement exists allowing for military presence between the two locations.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Shared context
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has interacted with Dakar, attending an inauguration and commenting on regional elections as ECOWAS Chairman.
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Bamako Operational
A travel route has been established connecting Bamako and Dakar.
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Yidan Prize Transactional
Dakar served as the location for the inaugural conference of the Yidan Prize.
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Ibrahima Youm Shared context
Ibrahima Youm is a geologist whose professional base and studies are conducted in Dakar.
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Central Bank of West African States Structural
The Central Bank of West African States is formally headquartered in Dakar.
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Africa Shared context
Dakar is a city located within the continent of Africa, referenced in the context of regional trade and development initiatives.
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Land Rover Shared context
Land Rover participated in the Dakar Rally, which is held in the Dakar region.
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Amath Ndiaye Shared context
Amath Ndiaye is an economist whose professional base is in Dakar.
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West Africa Shared context
Dakar serves as a key location for the meetings and activities of the West African geopolitical body.
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American Shared context
The American company operates within the geographical context of Dakar.
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Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Shared context
Dakar serves as the location for a Congress related to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
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Birame Diop Shared context
Birame Diop was involved in a conference held in Dakar, Senegal.
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Ankara Operational
The relationship is characterized by accelerating defense industry cooperation between the two locations.
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Athens Transactional
Athens served as the starting point for the flame journey destined for the Dakar Games.
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West African Economic and Monetary Union Shared context
WAEMU held consultations in Dakar regarding regional strategy and food strategy.
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Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Transactional
The relationship involved a specific diplomatic visit by Entity B to Entity A.
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Angola Shared context
No evidence was found in the provided timeline linking Dakar and Angola.
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Sara Price Shared context
Sara Price competes in the Dakar Rally, which is held in Dakar.
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Guinea Shared context
Historically, the Toucouleur empire encompassed both Guinea and Dakar as part of its territory.
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Toyota Shared context
Toyota is forecast to participate in the Dakar Rally, which takes place in Dakar.
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Financial Action Task Force Shared context
The Financial Action Task Force held an annual briefing in Dakar.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
10 events- The Central Bank of West African States is headquartered in Dakar.
- A conference was held in Dakar, Senegal.
- Diplomatic ties developed across West Africa as Niang met with Bourita on UNGA sidelines to reaffirm Dakar’s support for Morocco’s position on the Sahara.
- A conference was held in Dakar, Senegal, on June 1, 2022, as part of a larger regional discussion.
- The location for the conference regarding the president of the ECOWAS Court has been announced.
- Toyota Gazoo Racing enters Dakar Future Mission 1000.
- A congregation originated in Annecy and sent members to Dakar, establishing a travel route connecting Dakar to Bamako.
- The torch journey for the Dakar Games began in Athens, with Brancou Badio as a torchbearer and Greek athletes participating.
- Xenophobia and anti-migrant protests are rising in Dakar neighborhoods, Senegal.
- Informal economy thrives in African cities, including those in the region of Africa.
August 2026
6 events- A flight originated in Louisiana and stopped in Dakar, while a deportation flight diverted from Liberia to Equatorial Guinea under a US agreement.
- A Qatar charity began implementing water and sanitation projects in the city of Dakar/Touba on August 1st.
- Chef Serigne Mbaye has established his restaurant in Dakar.
- The rally season is progressing through various locations, with the South African rally replacing the Argentine event, and Abu Dhabi being the next stop after Dakar.
- Novel by Ken Bugul is named after a thoroughfare in Dakar.
- Travel occurred between the capital cities of Senegal (Dakar) and The Gambia (Banjul).
July 2026
7 events- Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched his political party in Dakar.
- China's foreign trade jumped 16.9% YoY, while Senegal prioritized seed stock for food sovereignty.
- A meeting was held in Dakar, Senegal, where the EU co-finances a project involving BMZ and the African Union Commission to support regional efforts in West Africa.
- Consultation held in Dakar regarding the food strategy by the West African Economic and Monetary Union.
- A high-level meeting took place in Dakar between a Prime Minister and a minister to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation, involving entities like Senegal and the UAE.
- An annual briefing focused on financial crimes in West Africa was held in Dakar, involving the Financial Action Task Force.
- Bakary Sambe was appointed to direct an institute located in Dakar.
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June 2026
6 events- Casamance is a region within the country of Senegal, and Dakar serves as the capital city of Senegal.
- ECOWAS Parliament held meetings in Dakar.
- United expands operational routes from its base in Athens to international hubs, including Dakar and Bilbao.
- The economic realities of leadership in African hubs: how French monetary policy anchors economies and SAPs affect civil servants in Abidjan and Dakar.
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu traveled from Abuja to Dakar to attend an inauguration and praise Senegal's successful elections.
- Dakar will host the first Yidan Prize Conference.