![Ambassador Lukens and Mansour Sy Djamil cut the ribbon. [US Embassy photo]](http://photos.state.gov/libraries/senegal/323264/photos/amb_djamil_daara3.jpg
"Ambassador Lukens and Mansour Sy Djamil cut the ribbon. [US Embassy photo]")
U.S. Embassy Supports Seydi Djamil Daara
On May 12, 2012, Ambassador Lukens visited the Seydi Djamil Foundation to officially hand over an allotment of laptops, school supplies, printers, photocopiers, and other materials. All of these tools enhance teachers’ ability to teach, and students’ ability to learn.
![44 New Volunteers Take Oath [US Embassy photo]](http://photos.state.gov/libraries/senegal/323264/photos/peace_corps_volunteers3.jpg "44 New Volunteers Take Oath [US Embassy photo]")
44 New Volunteers Take Oath
On Friday, May 11, the U.S. ambassador to Senegal, Lewis Lukens, presided over the swearing-in ceremony for 44 new Peace Corps volunteers. Abdou Latif Coulibaly, Minister-Counselor to President Macky Sall, represented the Senegalese government.
![Ambassador Lukens reading the book [U.S. Embassy photo]](http://photos.state.gov/libraries/senegal/323264/photos/amb_reading_week3.jpg "Ambassador Lukens reading the book [U.S. Embassy photo]")
Children's Book Week
May 7-12, 2012 is National Children's Book Week in the United States. To commemorate this occasion, Ambassador Lewis Lukens visited the Institution Notre Dame de Dakar, a school located right next door to the Embassy. Ambassador Lukens read the book "The Tree House Detective Club," by Elizabeth Bolton.
![Ambassador Lukens with the press [U.S. Embassy photo]](http://photos.state.gov/libraries/senegal/323264/photos/amb_press_day3a.jpg "Ambassador Lukens with the press [U.S. Embassy photo]")
World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day is annually observed on May 3 to inform the international community that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are fundamental human rights. On this occasion, Ambassador Lukens sends this message…
More News from the Embassy
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Dakar Hosts “Saharan Express”
Ambassador Lukens presided over the April 30, 2012 closing ceremony of the naval exercise, "Saharan Express 2012".
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Saharan Express: Medical Training Course
On Wednesday, April 25, 2012, Saharan Express participants held a first aid training "dress rehearsal" for the press.
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Ambassador Lukens Visits Region of Kedougou
From April 17-19, Ambassador Lukens, joined by three officers from the U.S. Mission in Dakar, visited Kedougou.
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U.S. Embassy in Dakar Participates in ½ Marathon
The Dakar International ½ Marathon, 10K and 5K race took place Saturday, April 14 in downtown Dakar.
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Podcast
Earth Day (April 22)
“Dry with No Ice”: Earth Day Podcast Series
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Podcast
Chip Seward :
HIV positive and not afraid to talk about it
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Publication
eJournal USA: Cultivating Civil Society 2.0
This issue of eJournal USA explores the evolving intersection between civil society and technology
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Publication
eJournal USA: Peace Corps — 50 Years of Promoting Friendship
In this issue, we mark the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps
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Photo Gallery
Halloween:
A Night for Spirits and High Spirits
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Photo Gallery
The U.S. Civil Rights Movement
Holiday - Embassy Closed
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The United States Mission offices in Dakar will be closed on Thursday May 17, 2012 in observance of Senegalese holiday, Ascension Day.
GUINEA-BISSAU
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The U.S. Embassy in Dakar also covers Guinea-Bissau, and we now have a “virtual presence post” website for Guinea-Bissau in English and Portuguese. Click here.
