I really think these dresses are absolutely gorgeous and stunning 😍🥰 I want to order one and have it delivered to see how it would look on me. But I know nowadays people think dressing up in a culture that’s not your own is bad. Would it be okay for me to get one?

Let's start from the beginning, I'm using a dating here in Dakar and I matched witch a beautiful lady that I really appreciated and we hit it off pretty well and now I am looking for said lady.

The question yall are asking is probably "well why don't you just ask her to meet up ?"

And the answer to that question would be... I would if I could because I CAN'T ANYMORE

The app name is Bumble and while I, as a certified idiot, was tinkering throught the settings I deactivated an option named "Mode Date" which was intriguing to me, a certified idiot, and upon deactivating this option a message appeared that I, a certified idiot, DIDN'T READ !

...The message said that deactivating this would delete all my matches and messages.

And sure I deactivated this **** and now the lady probably thinks I just deleted our match and I'm lost and empty.

I only know her first name not her last name and I can't find her anywhere.. She did say she only arrived in Senegal 3 months ago so I doubt her social media profiles are going to pop up to me.

Am I really screwed ? Is this the end for me ? Am I single forever ?

Edit : I'm adding the name that appeared on the profile just in case she uses reddit and maybe she stumbles uppon this post

Edit 2 : took out the name I've found her !!! created a new account and found her profile and I sent her a "compliment" which is like a direct message so now just waiting for her to see it

It is true that most of the electronic music scene in Dakar narrows down to Afro House, Afrobeat amapiano and commercial electronic. But at some point, some of us really wish there was something else, no? at least for those of us who are true ravers, we kind of miss it... If anyone here feels that this speaks to you, feel free to check this one out. Made with love by and for true rave lovers. https://de.ra.co/events/2555608

Hello guys, in the beginning of November, I'm traveling to Dakar for a couple of days and for the first time. I saw that luckily, the train station just opened 2 weeks ago.

I'll arrive late and sleep at a hotel near the airport, so on day 2 I'd like to get the first train from the airport to the city. On the last day, I need to be at the airport at 10am.

Couple of questions please:

1) Is the train station operational already? 2) What is the schedule?

Thank you!

can anyone reccomend any hostels or cheap accomodation in Saint Louis? can’t find anything online ! Thanks

I’ve always been fascinated by the strange things that sit at the edges of our understanding: the possibility of lives beyond the one we know, the mysteries of consciousness, the thin line between the seen and unseen, and the ways our ancestors understood a universe that still refuses to give up all its secrets.

These questions found their way into my 4th book and new collection of stories, The Moon Knows All the Secrets of the World, Rooted in magical realism and African cosmology, the book explores strange encounters, memory, grief, love, identity, and the possibility that reality is far more mysterious than our ordinary lives allow us to believe.

I’m drawn to the thought that we might be connected to one another, and to the universe itself, in ways we haven’t yet learned to understand. We arrive in this world with so many questions, inherit stories from those who came before us, and leave with mysteries still unresolved. Perhaps some stories help us sit a little longer with those questions instead of rushing to answer them.

The book is free on Amazon for the next 24 hours

Read/download it here: https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Knows-all-Secrets-World-ebook/dp/B0HCFJ5J76/ref

If you decide to read it, I’d love to hear what you think. An honest review would also mean a great deal to me as an independent author.

Hey guys! This is a song out of the Senegalese rap scene I’ve been listening to recently, but I don’t speak Wolof or French, and the song appears to be a mixture of Wolof, French, and English. I really want to know what’s being said, but I can’t find any official lyrics and the only transcription I can find is on this tumblr post, but it’s incomplete: https://www.tumblr.com/dancehall-song-lyrics/705275087435317248/one-lyrical-tarkinda-lyrics

Could a Wolof/French speaker help me out on this one 😅

Hi everyone, does anyone know where this film is now available to watch online?

I tried MUBI and TV5Monde but seems neither are showing it anymore. Is there anywhere you know that this could be watched online? I prefer to pay for it but if there's only non-officially streaming way, I also wouldn't mind.

Just really want to watch it. Thank you so much!!

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m currently working as an Executive Assistant in the Tech industry here in the U.S and I’d love to connect with other EAs, especially in Senegal as a way to get closer to my country.

I’m thinking about starting an informal group where we can share best practices, exchange tips, discuss tech tools, and learn from each other's experiences. Whether you’re an experienced EA or a virtual assistant, all are welcome!

If you’d be interested in joining, please let me know.

Merci :)

Hello:)

I was wondering if most mosques stay open throughout the day - as in open in between prayer times from fajr to isha. thta you can just walk inside one on a whim say. and at night i assume most of them are closed as well... in egypt and morocco i hated that mosques were open only in prayer times...

Salut,

J'ai créé une application pour apprendre le wolof ainsi que d'autres langues africaines. L'appli s'appelle jogolinga et est disponible en version web (jogolinga.app), sur Android et très prochainement sur IOS. Il y a des quiz, des exercices pratiques et plein d'autres choses qui vous permettront d'en savoir plus sur le Wolof et la culture africaine en générale. N'hésitez pas à me faire des retours pour que je puisse l'améliorer. Ba beneen yoon !

Salut tout le monde, récemment un policier m'avait arrêté en voiture pour défaut d'autorisation de vitres teintées car l'entreprise avait oublié de le mentionner sur la carte grise.

Il avait pris et mon permis et la carte grise, avec une amende de 6000F à payer.

Je voulais savoir dans ce genre de situation quels sont nos droits et qu'est ce que le policier n'a pas le droit de faire j'ai vraiment besoin de ces détails.

Merci.

I’ve received my yellow fever vaccine in Brazil in January 2025. I received a booklet with the details, but it’s in Portuguese and I did not receive the ICVP. I’ve been struggling to obtain the ICVP from the Brazilian government due to bureaucratic challenges. I’m wondering - if I fly to Senegal and attempt to overland to the Gambia, back to Senegal, then fly to Cabo Verde, could I be denied boarding, forced to pay a fine, or get revaccinated?

Looking to hear best solutions.

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Bonjour r/Senegal ,

Je travaille sur un projet local pour faciliter la recherche de logements à Dakar.

J’aimerais comprendre les difficultés que vous rencontrez : annonces peu fiables, prix peu clairs, difficultés à organiser une visite… Qu’est-ce qui vous pose le plus de problèmes quand vous cherchez un logement ?

Je développe justement une solution autour de ce sujet et vos retours m’aideraient à mieux comprendre les besoins réels.

Merci pour vos conseils et vos retours d’expérience !

Hi everyone, i was wondering if anyone knew people or institutions that can help someone in need with heavy medical bills ?

Does anyone know where I can get Mauritanian henna in Dakar?

I'm a gay man planning on visiting Senegal. I've been to several Muslim counties in the past with no issues. I have traveled all over the world as a tourist and like experiencing different cultures.

I have recently heard about the new laws affecting gay people in Senegal as well as tourists. All of my friends are begging me not to go. I have already booked flights and hotels. I don't really scare too easily but I'm wondering, should I cancel my trip and go somewhere else? Would I be in danger? I'm not looking for a gay travel experience seeking out bars or other gays there. I'm just coming to sight see. Does the government search your phone or anything like that when you land in the country?

Any info would be appreciated.

Bonjour tout le monde,

J’ai besoin d’informations : je souhaite exercer une activité commerciale à Diamniadio dans la zone ministérielle, et j’ai déjà un espace en vue.
Quelles sont les démarches à faire et à qui dois-je m’adresser ?

Merci beaucoup les amis !

Want to know which stores sell them in dakar and what can i get for a budget of 1.5m
Thanks

I'll be flying into DSS and will need to get to Saly. Is there a bus to there from the airport, how much is it, and how often does it run? I'll be landing at 8 PM.

Salam ladies - I'm looking for senegalese or african girlfriends in the dmv - I'm 30f, born in the states but very senegalese.. love to travel, cook, eat 🥲 and just try different activities! I've been traveling for work for the past 3 years but am planning to settle in the DMV for a bit.

I'm a practicing muslim and would love to have girlfriends who are as well ❤️