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The Chinese navy hospital ship “Ji Xiang Fang Zhou” docked at the Port Autonome de Dakar on Friday, 25 September 2026, the first port call of its kind in Senegal, with a programme of free medical consultations running until 1 October.
Read the article — The Port of Dakar welcomes the Chinese hospital ship "Ji Xiang Fang Zhou"The Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou LÔ, met with Mohammed AKOJEE, DP World's Africa Director, to review progress on the future Port of Ndayane. The Director General of the Port of Dakar, Doune Pathé Mbengue, took part in the talks.
Read the article — Port of Ndayane: DP World confirms delivery in the third quarter of 2028Relive in pictures the highlights of the departure of the COLOVAC PAD 2026 summer camp. A ceremony marked by joy and togetherness, celebrating "Friendship, an African and Olympic value."
Read the article — COLOVAC 2026The Director General presents eight strategic priorities, aligned with the Senegal 2050 vision and the ambition of an integrated logistics hub.
Read the article — The announced strategic prioritiesThis Thursday, 13 August 2026, a chapter closes and a new one opens at the General Management of the Port of Dakar (PAD). Mr Waly Diouf BODIANG has officially handed over to Mr Doune Pathé MBENGUE, the new Director General.
Read the article — Handover of duties at the Port of DakarAt the 45th Annual Council of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA), the Port of Dakar represented Senegalese port interests in panels of port authorities and partners.
Read the article — The Port of Dakar, a committed actor for resilient ports in AfricaThe Port of Dakar is honoured to take part in the 9th Symposium of Navy Chiefs of Staff and Coast Guard Commanders of the Gulf of Guinea.
Read the article — 9th Symposium of Navy Chiefs of Staff and Coast Guard Commanders of the Gulf of GuineaThanks to sustained growth in cruise traffic, the Port of Dakar confirms its strategic role in developing maritime tourism and enhancing Senegal's appeal.
Read the article — Performance: the Port of Dakar establishes itself as a benchmark port call in West AfricaVirtual assistant · 24/7
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