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Country Profile · West Africa
Senegal
Historically among the region's most stable democracies. Political tensions periodically flare in the capital; Casamance largely quiet.
- Capital
- Dakar
- Region
- West Africa
- Population
- 17.6M
Overall Risk Score
1.0
/ 5
Low
Threat breakdown
Category ratings
Terrorism
Moderate
Political instability
Moderate
Conflict zones
Low
Maritime security
Moderate
Cyber threats
Moderate
Travel risk
Low
Travel advice
Exercise normal precautions
Standard duty of care applies. Business travel is generally straightforward. Maintain routine security awareness in urban centres.
Latest incidents
Recent activity
No recent incidents recorded for Senegal in the current window. Country remains under continuous monitoring.
Security recommendations
Operating guidance
- Vet drivers, accommodation and local partners through in-country due diligence; refresh annually.
- Maintain a written crisis management plan aligned to INGO ADVISORY response playbooks; rehearse twice a year.
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