Senegal (The Republic of)
History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations
History
of Relations
Representative offices were established in November
1993 in Pretoria and Dakar. Full diplomatic relations were established on 6 May
1994. After having closed its Embassy in Pretoria in December 1995, the Senegalese
authorities re-established an Embassy in Pretoria during 2001. Senegal's current
Ambassador to South Africa is H E Mr. Samba Mbouri Mboup.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Senegal
The
South African Ambassador resident in Dakar, Senegal, is also accredited to Guinea,
Mali, Mauritania, Cape Verde and The Gambia on a non-residential
basis.
H E Mr S S Kotane
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South
African Embassy
Senegalese Representation in South Africa
H E Mr C Niang
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Embassy
of the Republic of Senegal
Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for South Africans
No
visas are required for holders of ordinary South African passports for Senegal
for visits of up to 90 days. For visits longer than 90 days contact the South
African Embassy in Dakar for assistance with the local authorities.
Health requirements
A valid international health certificate
proving vaccination against yellow fever and meningitis is required.
Immunisation against hepatitis A and B, polio, tetanus and typhoid
is recommended. Cholera and malaria is a risk. Bilharzia
and rabies are present.
For further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
Coastal
areas are cool. Dry season from December to May. Monsoon wind throughout the year
bringing hot, humid weather.
For up-to-date weather information click here
Currency Info
CFA Franc.
CFA = FF1.
For information on current exchange rates click here
Language
The official language is French while local languages are also
spoken.
State and Official Visits
/ Bilateral Meetings
No Information
Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0851/0837.
Trade
Info
For current information on trade statistics between South Africa
and Senegal, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
