Embassy of the United States, Dakar
LocationSenegal Dakar, Senegal
AddressB.P. 49, Rte des Almadies, Dakar, Senegal
Coordinates14°44′42″N 17°31′34″W / 14.74500°N 17.52611°W / 14.74500; -17.52611
Websitehttps://sn.usembassy.gov

The Embassy of the United States in Dakar is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Senegal.

History

The U.S. recognized the Republic of Senegal on September 24, 1960, after Senegal's declaration of independence from France and the dissolution of the Mali Federation. On this date, the Embassy at Dakar, which had been previously accredited to the Federation of Mali, informed the Senegalese Foreign Minister of its establishment in the newly independent Republic of Senegal, with Roswell D. McClelland serving as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.[1]

One of the significant challenges facing Senegal is the need to stimulate economic development to create more opportunities for its youthful population. The country collaborates with U.S. developmental agencies, specifically the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Peace Corps, aiming to improve living standards and promote economic growth.[2][3]

Amy Sherald's 2012 work Equilibrium is in the permanent collection of the embassy in Dakar.[4] In 2023, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Dakar to discuss the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the region.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Senegal". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. ↑ "U.S. Embassy Dakar, Senegal". diplomacy.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Policy History". sn.usembassy.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Transformative Art Prize Mural Dedication – Amy Sherald". Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts. Archived from the original on January 31, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  5. ↑ Shalal, Andrea (January 20, 2023). "Yellen says Russian oil price cap could save African countries $6 bln annually". Retrieved November 12, 2023.
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