Press releases, events and useful information for the Senegalese community in Qatar.
“Africa Welcomes, Dakar Celebrates”—this is the motto of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG26), which will be held from October 31 to November 13, 2026, in Senegal. This motto symbolizes the warm hospitality of the African continent combined with the festive energy of the Senegalese capital.
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Official eventHis Excellency the Ambassador of Senegal to the State of Qatar took part, on 11 August 2026, in the reception held on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Chad, at the Rotana City Center Hotel in Doha.
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Official eventOn Friday, August 7, 2026, at the invitation of His Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire to the State of Qatar, His Excellency Mr. Cheikh Tidiane Sall, Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the State of Qatar, took part in the ceremony marking the 66th anniversary of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire’s independence.
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CooperationOn 28 July 2026, H.E. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal, was received at the Koulouba Palace by H.E. General Assimi Goïta, President of the Transition and Head of State of the Republic of Mali, during a visit of friendship and cooperation reflecting the deep historical, geographical, and fraternal ties between the two brotherly nations.
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CooperationOn 27 July 2026, H.E. Cheikh tidiane sall, Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the State of Qatar, met with H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, Minister of Transport of the State of Qatar.
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At the conclusion of the 69th Ordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government, the Community entrusted President Bassirou Diomaye FAYE with the rotating chairmanship of ECOWAS.
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The new Chair of the Commission has an outstanding track record of service to Senegal, Africa, and the international community. His previous positions include, among others, Chief of the General Staff of the Senegalese Armed Forces, Chief of Staff to the President of the Republic, and Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
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Official eventHis Excellency Mr Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal called on His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, to present his condolences.
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ConsularAs of March 15, 2026, the consular service is adjusting its public opening hours to improve service delivery.
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