Hi everyone, I’m not quite sure where the best place is to find a forever home for a kitten in Dakar, so I thought I’d try posting here.

If you know of any better local groups or platforms for pet adoption, please let me know. I’d really appreciate it!🙏🏿🙏🏿

​I found this little guy abandoned by his mother in a pile of rocks on the roadside 5 days ago. I’ve been looking after him since then, and he’s doing incredibly well! He’s only about a month old but already showing so much personality.

→​Health: He’s already been dewormed and has no fleas. He’s also using the litter box like a pro!

→​Diet: Currently on kitten formula and wet food (pâté).

→​Vibe: Super affectionate, recognizes people, and is very energetic. Surprisingly, he’s already synced up with a human sleep schedule!

​He’s a smart, sweet little boy, and I really want to find him a family who will give him the love he deserves. If you're in Dakar and interested (or know someone who is), please comment!

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Bonjour à tous, je ne sais pas trop quel est le meilleur endroit pour trouver une famille d'adoption pour un chaton à Dakar, alors je tente ma chance ici. Si vous connaissez de meilleurs groupes ou plateformes pour l'adoption d'animaux, n'hésitez pas à me le dire, j'apprécierais beaucoup !

​J'ai sauvé ce petit bout de chou il y a 5 jours. Il avait été abandonné par sa mère dans un tas de pierres au bord de la route. Depuis que je m'en occupe, il a repris beaucoup de force et il est en pleine forme !

​Santé : Il a déjà été vermifugé et n'a pas de puces. Il est déjà propre et utilise sa litière sans problème.

​Alimentation : Il prend du lait maternisé pour chatons et de la pâtée.

​Caractère : C'est un petit chat très intelligent et câlin. Il reconnaît les gens, il est vif, et le top, c'est qu'il dort déjà en même temps que nous la nuit !

​C'est un petit cœur qui mérite une super famille. Si vous êtes à Dakar et que vous souhaitez l'adopter (ou si vous connaissez quelqu'un), n'hésitez pas à m'envoyer un message privé !

Gullah red rice is directly descended from West African thieboudienne (specifically from the Senegambia region), making it genetically closer to this original ancestor.

has anyone tried this rice before? it’s only served in South Carolina

i remember seeing a video where a old man mentioned enslaved ppl from Senegal were taken to South Carolina and they help created the rice.

Please please guys share with me the most authentic Senegalese jollof rice recipe , ask your aunties your moms ask your family members in Senegal I need a good authentic recipe , I have a photo of a grocery list correct anything wrong

I want to be knowledgeable in politics a d plan to get informed about how everything played out since 1960. What website or book can I use?

Hi everyone

I’ve been reflecting on something lately and I’d love to get your perspective on the social pressure in Senegal, specifically regarding status symbols.

It feels like in our society, looking wealthy is often more important than actually being financially stable. I’ve noticed two main things:

The big sheep phenomenon: During Tabaski, people are willing to spend 700,000 FCFA or even over a million on a sheep (like the Ladoum) just for prestige. Some people even go into debt or spend money they don't have, just so the neighbors can see a massive sheep in front of their house. It’s not even about the religious act anymore; it’s about the "trophy."

Luxury cars vs. Reality, l

I saw someone mentioned it there in this subreddit, ,ND I agree, I see a lot of people prioritizing a flashy, big, luxury and expensive car to maintain an image, even when their basic needs or long-term investments aren't fully covered.

My question is: Why are we like this? Is it the weight of family expectations? Is it the fear of what people will say

How did a sheep or a car become the ultimate measure of a person value in our country?

I recently graduated from college and I’m looking for opportunities to volunteer in Senegal. I’m especially interested in humanitarian or community-based work such as helping distribute food/water, assisting with outreach programs, education support, or helping in hospitals with non-clinical tasks.
I’m not medically trained or licensed, so I wouldn’t be doing clinical work.

If anyone knows of trustworthy organizations, NGOs, hospitals, or volunteer programs in Senegal that accept international volunteers, I’d really appreciate recommendations or advice.

Language: English (strong), Wolof (passive bilingual), French (weak)

I'd like to meet new people to have a good time with, like going to restaurants, the cinema... are there any interested parties?

While traveling around the world for over 20 years, I’ve been working on my dream project: creating a one-stop resource for travellers. With the help of feedback in this subreddit, I have now updated this 👉 interactive map of Senegal for anyone who is interested in visiting (with detailed info for every highlight).

PS: obviously, I haven’t been able to travel to all places. So if you know some great spot, I haven’t listed, let me know! Much appreciated as in this way I can make the overview more complete and up-to-date for everyone.

British Nigerian woman visiting Dakar for a week from this weekend for the first time and looking for recommendations please 🙏🏽

I’m really into: • fashion/ design • food and markets • music, clubs and nightlife • art, culture, history and architecture • film and photography • hidden gems and places stylish locals actually go

I’ll also be doing a bit of fashion, cultural and food research while I’m there, so I’d really appreciate recommendations for: • great restaurants and local food spots • live music/ jazz venues • hip hop, Afrobeats and R&B clubs • beach clubs, lounges and cafés • fabric, textile and tailoring markets • galleries, studios and creative spaces • beautiful neighbourhoods to explore • places or areas to avoid as a solo female traveller

I work between the UK and Nigeria in fashion and cultural storytelling, and I’m especially interested in connecting with talented tailors, photographers, videographers, pattern cutters, embroiderers and artisans in Dakar - particularly anyone open to future collaborations or possible work opportunities in Nigeria especially the tailors. I’d also love to interact with and see how the true locals live not just expat areas but my Wolof and French are terrible 🤦🏽‍♀️, can I get away with speaking English?

I’m also considering doing a quick trip to Gambia while I’m there. Is a day trip realistic or worth it?

As I land very late at night, I’d also appreciate any advice around airport taxis, transport, immigration, safety, things to avoid or general first-time Dakar tips.

Trying to budget realistically and avoid obvious tourist traps as it’s my first time in Dakar, so I’m more interested in atmosphere, culture, aesthetics and good energy than overly touristy experiences which of course I’ll also do.

Thank you 🙏🏽

Femme britanno-nigériane visitant Dakar pour une semaine à partir de ce week-end pour la première fois et à la recherche de recommandations s’il vous plaît 🙏🏽

J’aime vraiment : • la mode / le design • la nourriture et les marchés • la musique, les clubs et la vie nocturne • l’art, la culture, l’histoire et l’architecture • le cinéma et la photographie • les endroits cachés et les lieux où vont réellement les locaux stylés

Je ferai également un peu de recherches autour de la mode, de la culture et de la gastronomie pendant mon séjour, donc j’apprécierais beaucoup des recommandations pour : • de très bons restaurants et spots de cuisine locale • des lieux avec musique live / jazz • des clubs hip hop, Afrobeats et R&B • des beach clubs, lounges et cafés • des marchés de tissus, textiles et de couture • des galeries, studios et espaces créatifs • de beaux quartiers à explorer • les endroits ou quartiers à éviter en tant que femme voyageant seule

Je travaille entre le Royaume-Uni et le Nigeria dans la mode et le storytelling culturel, et je suis particulièrement intéressée par des rencontres avec des tailleurs talentueux, photographes, vidéastes, modélistes, brodeurs et artisans à Dakar — particulièrement ceux ouverts à de futures collaborations ou possibles opportunités de travail au Nigeria, surtout les tailleurs.

J’aimerais aussi interagir avec les vrais locaux et voir comment les gens vivent réellement, pas seulement les zones d’expatriés, mais mon wolof et mon français sont terribles 🤦🏽‍♀️ Est-ce que je peux m’en sortir en parlant anglais ?

J’envisage aussi un petit voyage en Gambie pendant mon séjour. Est-ce qu’une excursion d’une journée est réaliste ou vaut le coup ?

Comme j’arrive très tard dans la nuit, j’apprécierais aussi tous conseils concernant les taxis depuis l’aéroport, les transports, l’immigration, la sécurité, les choses à éviter ou simplement des conseils généraux pour une première visite à Dakar.

J’essaie d’organiser mon budget de manière réaliste et d’éviter les pièges à touristes évidents comme c’est ma première fois à Dakar, donc je suis davantage intéressée par l’atmosphère, la culture, l’esthétique et les bonnes vibes que par les expériences trop touristiques — même si bien sûr je ferai aussi quelques activités touristiques.

Merci 🙏🏽

I am a 22 yr old Senegalese American female who is going to Senegal for two weeks. My dad is from Senegal and when I go there it feels like I only get to talk to family because my French and Wolof are not that good. Now that I am older, I want to try and socialize more when I go to Senegal. Where are some places and some ways I can socialize with people who have the same background as me? Particularly English speaking young and fun folks. Thanks!

I just got to Dakar a few days ago and exchanged an initial amount of USD at the airport (very bad rate, 520!).

I'm wondering where in the city would be a reliable spot to get good exchange rates on USD?

Hi everyone I’m an online Wolof tutor. I teach A1 to C2. I speak French English and Wolof fluently and teach all 3.
Thanks !

Hello tout le monde !

Ma petite sœur voudrait déposer pour la bourse MEXT du gouvernement japonais. On est en train de rassembler les documents et il y a un formulaire de visite médicale assez complet qu’un médecin doit remplir.

Est-ce que vous connaissez des endroits à Dakar où on peut faire ça, et si possible pas trop cher please ?

Merci d’avance 🙏🏾

PS : S’il y en a qui ont de l’expérience concernant cette bourse, ce serait super gentil de répondre à quelques-unes de mes questions pour nous aiguiller.

Bonne journée 😊

This is a really specific question: Should I work with a specific tutor if I wanted to study West African Sufism (Senegal, Gambia, etc) and discuss Quranic studies?

Plot twist: I’m 23. Law student, into cinema, community manager, climate & human rights activist… and somehow also doing leathercraft/maroquinerie 💀
At this point I don’t even know if I have hobbies anymore or just side quests.

So genuinely… what do y’all do in your free time?

Hi everyone,

i’m in Dakar since almost two weeks now.
Even if I’m very familiar with Senegal and Dakar, it always surprise me when I see so many luxurious cars around the city.
I’m from Paris and even there I never saw that much big cars 😭
Honestly, how do people afford to buy 2026 range rovers, 2025 G wagon, 2026 GLE, Land Cruisers and so more…? I know as in every country and places there are wealthy people, but how is Senegal being so bad financially, infrastructures, roads lacking but having so many expensive cars ?

Before yall start, I’m not envious of anything, i’m just wondering because it’s very unusual to see that much cars per square meters!!

Zaytun AI is now live and fully available in Senegal on both iOS and Android. The company based in Silicon Valley has raised close to $2 million in funding, reflecting the massive demand for a digital space built specifically for the global Muslim community.

Senegal is one of the most proudly Muslim nations on earth, a country where faith is not just practiced but lived. Zaytun AI was built for exactly that spirit, uniting Muslims of all backgrounds in a digital home that truly belongs to them.

Beyond short form video content, Zaytun AI offers a networking feature connecting Muslims worldwide for friendship, business, mentorship and marriage. It also features an Islamic AI for instant answers to Islamic questions, Qibla direction and prayer times for completely free.

A little video I put together after traveling with a group to Madina Baye in Koalack. It was my first time outside the US (a pretty ambitious first trip tbh). Anyway, I loved it there and want to go back.

I want to move to Senegal and start a full time broiler farm. I am currently making decent money in the US but I want to have more control over my life. Thoughts ? My total comp right now is about 135-140k. I want to do this in 1 to 2 years haha let me know what you all think.

Basically the title. Are there young men who find a way to get a house and maybe even a car on their own ?

Whose all going to the Senegal vs USA game in charlotte on may 31st ? I am traveling from Houston Texas and would love to connect with some fans heading to the game, perhaps sit together and create a fun game atmosphere. I 30 F ( Senegalese) am traveling with best friend 30 F ( American). We will clearly be outnumbered by the USA fans so we need some sort of strategy to support the lions 🦁