From October 8 to 12, 2026, the Senegalese Navy and the Portuguese frigate NRP Álvares Cabral conducted an operational training exercise in Dakar, as part of the Support to West Africa Integrated Maritime Security (SWAIMS) program, funded by the European Union. This initiative aims to strengthen the capabilities of West African maritime stakeholders in combating criminal activities at sea.

A joint maritime surveillance and anti-illegal fishing operation between 4 countries in the region (Cape Verde; Gambia; Mauritania; Senegal) took place from 14 to 22 February 2026, with the navigable resources of the States concerned, the financial support of the European Union, the institutional coordination of the Sub-Regional Fisheries Commission (SRFC*) and the technical support of the...

As part of the global #EUBeachCleanup campaign, the European Union Delegation to Senegal organized a beach cleanup operation on Saturday at the Soumbédioune fishing dock. This initiative is part of the EU's efforts to preserve marine and coastal ecosystems and raise awareness of the impact of pollution on the oceans.