| Embassy of the United States, Dakar | |
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| Location |  Dakar, Senegal |
| Address | B.P. 49, Rte des Almadies, Dakar, Senegal |
| Coordinates | 14°44′42″N17°31′34″W / 14.74500°N 17.52611°W |
| Website | https://sn.usembassy.gov |
The Embassy of the United States in Dakar is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Senegal.
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]
The foreign relations of Guinea, including those with its West African neighbors, have improved steadily since 1985.
Since its independence in 1961, Kuwait maintained strong international relations with most countries, especially nations within the Arab world. Its vast oil reserves gives it a prominent voice in global economic forums and organizations like the OPEC. Kuwait is also a major ally of ASEAN, a regional ally of China, and a major non-NATO ally.
Following independence in 1960, Mali initially followed a socialist path and was aligned ideologically with the communist bloc. Mali's foreign policy orientation became increasingly pragmatic and pro-Western over time. Since the institution of a democratic form of government in 1992, Mali's relations with the West in general and the United States in particular have improved significantly. U.S.-Malian relations are described by the U.S. Department of State as "excellent and expanding," especially given Mali's recent record of democratic stability in the volatile area of West Africa and its avowed support of the war on terrorism. Mali is reported to be one of the largest recipients of U.S. aid in Africa.
Senegal's first President, Léopold Senghor, advocated close relations with France and negotiation and compromise as the best means of resolving international differences after Senegal's independence from its status as a French colony. To a large extent, the two succeeding presidents, Abdou Diouf and Abdoulaye Wade, have carried on Senghor's policies and philosophies. Senegal has long supported functional integration among French-speaking West African states through the West African Economic and Monetary Union.
Ensuring national security, increasing influence among its Arab neighbours and securing the return of the Golan Heights, have been the primary goals of the Syrian Arab Republic's foreign policy. At many points in its history, Syria has seen tension with its neighbours, such as Turkey, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon. Syria enjoyed an improvement in relations with several of the states in its region in the 21st century, prior to the Arab Spring and the Syrian Civil War.
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau follows a nonaligned foreign policy and seeks friendly and cooperative relations with a wide variety of states and organizations. France, Portugal, Angola, Brazil, Egypt, Nigeria, Libya, Cuba, the Palestine Liberation Organization, Ghana, and Russia have diplomatic offices in Bissau.
Throughout the Cold War, Ivory Coast's foreign policy was generally favorable toward the West. In particular, Félix Houphouët-Boigny kept relations with France that was among the closest between any African country and a former colonial power. The country became a member of the United Nations at independence in 1960 and participates in most of its specialized agencies. It is also an associate member of the European Union. In general, President Bédié initiated and maintained relations with many countries of the European Union and Asia. Ivory Coast maintains a wide variety of diplomatic contacts.
Gambian–Russian relations are the bilateral relationship between the two countries, the Gambia and Russia. Both countries have established diplomatic relations on July 17, 1965. Diplomatic relations were later established once again after the breakup of the Soviet Union.
France and Senegal are both full members of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and the United Nations.
The Embassy of the United States in Bamako is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Mali.
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