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On September 26, 2025, the Senegalese Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene officially reported an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF). RVF is transmitted primarily through mosquito bites and contact with sick animals an...

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.

The Senegal Ministry of Health has declared an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in northern Senegal. Cases have been reported in the health districts of the Saint-Louis region and the regions of Louga, Matam, and Fati...

The U.S. Embassy is aware of a call for a demonstration demanding harsh penalties for same-sex relations scheduled to take place on Friday, May 23, at 3:00 PM after the Jummah prayer. 

There are likely to be pro-Palestine protests in the Point E/SICAP Liberté area of Dakar on the morning of Sunday, April 13.

With the upcoming legislative elections currently scheduled for November 17, there may be an increased likelihood of protest activity in Dakar and various cities across Senegal.  Protests can cause traffic congestion and...

U.S. Embassy Dakar is currently tracking a government approved planned march in support of the Palestinian people on Sunday May 26th from 0900. The proposed route is from the RTS circle to Porte du Millenaire on the Corn...

Senegal will hold national presidential elections on Sunday March 24, 2024. The government usually issues a decree with election day security measures that include the suspension of all travel between regions within Sen...

Demonstrations are expected in Dakar, Senegal on March 1 and throughout the month.

U.S. Embassy Dakar has received reports of a political campaign event in the Colobane area of Dakar today starting at 4pm (1600).

Demonstrations are expected in Dakar, Senegal on February 16 and 17.

Demonstrations are planned in Dakar, Senegal on Tuesday, February 13.

The Embassy has received reports that there are protests throughout Senegal, including in the areas of Colobane, Fass, Medina and Liberte 6 in Dakar, as well as in Thies, Mbour, and Saint Louis. Reports indicate that se...

Demonstrations are expected in Dakar, Senegal on February 9 and 10.

Continued protests are expected in Dakar, Senegal.

Protests are expected in Dakar and other major cities in Senegal during the week of February 5th.

Protests have been confirmed in Dakar on the VDN near the Catholic cemetery, Saint Lazarre. Tear gas has been deployed to disperse the crowd. Traffic is closed on the VDN at this time.

President Sall announced today that Senegal’s presidential election will be postponed without specifying a new date.

The U.S. Embassy is aware of new restrictions on roads in Ziguinchor: on the RN-4, RN-5 and Departmental Road 205. See alert for details.

U.S. citizens should expect unscheduled, sporadic protests throughout Senegal to continue on Saturday, June 3rd.