From climate change and financial instability to health pandemics and weapons proliferation, the UK’s national security and prosperity depend on our work with other nations.  The UK’s strategy for working with other nations is called BETTER WORLD, BETTER BRITAIN.

The British Embassy in Dakar is part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s global network of 261 diplomatic posts around the world.  We support the UK’s interests in Senegal, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mali, fostering bilateral relations and delivering migration and consular services.

Outcomes of London Summit

Outcomes of the London Summit held by the world’s advanced and emerging economies to find solutions to the global economic crisis.

Preventing and resolving conflict

Know more about the British Embassy's work in prevention and resolution of conflicts.

UK foreign policy

We work with partners at home and abroad to address global issues affecting national security and prosperity.

Dialogue in Timbuktu

Know more about the British Ambassador Christopher Trott's Timbuktu visit.

Funding opportunities

Got a project and looking for funding? If the issues you are working are the same as the issues we are working on, here is an opportunity for you to partner with us!

Chevening programme - partners in leadership

Chevening programme provides scholarships for young international postgraduates to study in the UK.

UK’s contribution to the funding of the Presidential election in Guinea-Bissau

Find more about the UK's contribution amounting to £100,000 for the funding of the presidential election in Guinea-Bissau.

UK and Cape Verde Islands unite in the fight against drugs

Find more information on the signing of an MOU on the fight against the illegal trafficking of narcotics in Cape Verde.

Copenhagen in the balance

The latest updates from the UK's Act on Copenhagen campaign

Situation in the Middle East

Information on Israel and Gaza conflict