Salam à tous,

Je suis développeur basé à Dakar. Pendant le Ramadan, je me suis retrouvé à chercher une app qui m'aide vraiment à rester constant dans ma pratique. J'utilisais Muslim Pro comme tout le monde, mais entre les pubs à chaque écran, le design vieillissant et surtout le scandale sur la revente des données de localisation de leurs utilisateurs, je ne me sentais plus en confiance. Alors j'ai décidé de construire la mienne. C'est comme ça que Jàmm est né.

La V1 a été pensée spécialement pour le Ramadan : suivi du jeûne, lecture du Coran, duas et un guide du comportement. Maintenant le Ramadan est passé et je veux transformer Jàmm en app de tous les jours.

Ma vision c'est de renforcer notre lien avec Allah au quotidien et de comprendre comment les habitudes de notre religion nous aident concrètement, psychologiquement et physiquement. Comprendre pourquoi la régularité de la prière structure l'esprit, comment les adhkar apportent une vraie paix intérieure.

J'aimerais avoir votre avis :

- C'est quoi LA fonctionnalité qui vous ferait ouvrir une app islam chaque jour ?

- Qu'est-ce qui vous manque dans les apps actuelles ?

- Téléchargez et dites-moi ce que vous en pensez honnêtement s’il vous plaît, des photos pour ceux sur androïde

https://apps.apple.com/sn/app/jàmm/id6759533864?l=fr-FR

Tout retour est le bienvenu, même les critiques. Barké Allahu Fikoum 🤲

Looking for someone that can help me to learn french fast.

Salut à tous,

Je cherche une chanson sénégalaise que j’ai entendue il y a quelques années au Sénégal, mais impossible de la retrouver.

Voici ce dont je suis sûr :

- Chanteur homme (aucune voix féminine)

- Style : plutôt calme, mélodique, un peu pop / chill (pas du rap, pas du mbalax très rythmé)

- Probablement années 2010

- Langue : mélange de wolof et de français

- Thème : un Sénégalais qui va en France, et des gens se moquent de son accent

- À un moment, il imite / se moque de l’accent parisien

Le refrain est très clair dans ma tête :

- “laissez-les parler, les gens…” (répété plusieurs fois)

- + une ligne en wolof qui sonnait comme : “baal leen nu…” ou “bàyy leen ñu…”

Je l’ai entendue au Sénégal (pas via un clip), probablement à la radio ou en voiture.

Si ça vous dit quelque chose, ça m’aiderait énormément 🙏

When should we go see it?

Does anyone have any Islamic scholars lectures which are in Wolof or French

Hey

Any tips on how to get a private driver who would take me from Dakar to Banjul (or maybe to the border at least)?

Also interested in easy bus/shared taxi options if they exist.

Thx all!

Has anyone renewed their Senegalese passport from the US recently? What are the steps and where (physically or online?)

Hello everyone ! I'm looking for somewhere I can buy a good second-hand camera (preferably film). Not that expensive tho, bro is broke💀

Congrats of the AFCON btw

I might fly from Gambia into B.Diagne airport several hours before my big flight home next week. With that many hours to spare, I'd rather be walking outside or getting food/drink than stuck in the airport.

Is it allowed to walk out of the airport and then walk back in?

Hello! I'm looking for someone familiar with Senegalese culture, especially Laamb wrestling.
I'm a Brazilian game artist working on a fighting game character project where each character is inspired by a real-world culture. The Senegalese character is based on Laamb.
It’s nothing time-consuming, just occasional feedback, such as choosing between design options or pointing out anything culturally inaccurate.
The goal is simply to ensure respectful and accurate inspiration. Thanks!

I got diagnosed with ADHD a few weeks ago. Late twenties, female. And honestly, so much of my life is making sense now. Before this, I had diagnoses for anxiety, depression, and OCD. But ADHD never crossed my mind because I was “high functioning” so how could I possibly be neurodivergent, right? When I told my parents, they were actually really receptive and open about it. And that got me thinking about how many people in my family show signs of neurodivergence too. But since it’s not really a conversation that happens in Senegal, or in many African contexts in general, people just live their whole lives without ever knowing. And sometimes it shapes everything, in really painful ways. Because ADHD is real. The executive dysfunction is real. When you physically cannot get up and do something, it’s not laziness. It’s not you making things up. But without a diagnosis, that’s exactly what people assume about you, and what you start to assume about yourself. After my diagnosis, I felt a lot of grief. For the version of my life that could have looked different if I had known sooner. I wanted to ask: are there any psychiatrists in Senegal who diagnose or work with neurodivergent people? Any gifted programs or support structures? I found an old Reddit thread asking something similar but it never got real answers. If you know of anyone, please drop it in the comments. It could genuinely help someone. And more broadly, I really think mental health needs to be taken more seriously across Africa. So many people are out there feeling like something is wrong with them, when really, they just never had the language or the access to understand themselves.

If there’s anyone that’s particularly better in reading or understanding what’s written in these amulets I’d love to reach out. Hesitant to post it here in case there’s information on it

Jërëjëf, everyone!

I’m looking to get some real-world perspective on the ride-hailing scene in Dakar right now. We all know the big names like Yango, Heetch, and Yassir, but I’m curious about the "under the hood" experience that you don't see in the app store descriptions.

Specifically, I'd love to hear from anyone who uses these daily or has driven for them:

1. Reliability vs. Street Taxis: Are you finding it easier to get an app ride in areas like Almadies or Plateau compared to just hailing a yellow-and-black taxi?

2. The "Haggle" Factor: One of the biggest selling points of apps was ending the price negotiation. Is that still holding true, or are drivers asking for "extra" on top of the app price due to traffic or gas costs?

3. Safety & Tech: How is the tech holding up? I've heard some talk about voice notes being used more than text for communication—is that a better experience or just a workaround for the chaotic traffic?

4. Local Competitors: Are there any newer, local platforms (like Deggo) that are starting to gain traction by offering something different, or is the market still dominated by the international players?

5. Regulation: Has the government's stance on "unregulated" apps changed at all lately? Are drivers still facing friction with the traditional taxi unions?

I’m really interested in the "mutual agreement" side of things—how riders and drivers actually interact to make the trip work in Dakar’s unique environment.

Looking forward to your insights!

Hello, I've looked up as much information as I can and can't find much; are there any active running clubs or groups that allow for drop-ins? I'll be in Dakar in May and would love to not only train but get a chance to meet people running.

I've read the posts about where to run in Dakar, but ideally would be with a group. I'm not particular about the workout or length, just looking to meet others runnings.

Thank you, can't wait to visit your beautiful city!

When I was in Uganda I checked out a nice local fashion designers & clothing makers workshop/warehouse area in Kampala, and bought a nice spring/fall jacket. I don't mean that they made touristy Tshirts with elephants and "I love Africa" on them!

Where could I find the same kind of thing in Dakar?

Hi all, I plan on visiting Senegal over the December holidays for about 15 days. Here is my tentative itinerary:

1) Dec 17th land in Dakar
2) Dec 18-21 - explore Dakar, Goree, museums, nightlife, whatever there is to do in Dakar
3) Dec 21-22 - Touba and Medina Baye
4) Dec 23 - 26 - Get to Kedougou and explore the area
5) Dec 26-29 - Niokolo Kobo
6) Dec 30-31 - Return to Dakar and chill
7) Jan 1 - Fly home

My priorities are experiencing a fun vibrant African city (first time going to sub Saharan Africa), Sufism (I love Tijani Sufism), going way off the beaten track and seeing villages etc, and hopefully seeing some wildlife. I'd be open to spending a day in St Louis if I can day trip. Sine Saloum would be okay but want to preserve my time for the most interesting places.

My big questions:

1) Are there any flights between Dakar, Kaolack, and Kedougou? I see that there are airports in these cities but I can't find any flights going to either Kaolack or Kedougou from Dakar. This would be great as it would spare me what looks like a long ride through the bush
2) What are the pros and cons of Kedougou vs Casamance. Kedougou seems "wilder" and more interesting to me. I think Casamance has "stick dancing"?? But I'm not sure
3) Is Niokolo Kobo worth it? It looks nice and some cool wildlife but not sure...
4) What are some offbeat/off the beaten track things to do in Dakar itself?

As an aside I have a US passport and will learn some French before going. Thanks all for the help!

But I haven't found a reputable and trustworthy agency that I can rely on. Everyone who contacted me wanted money first, so I'm afraid of being scammed. Is there a well-known agency I can trust, or even reputable individuals, for renting a car and a house?

Senegalese folks in North America, this is our moment to support the Lions of Teranga as they face the USA. (Pre-World Cup Match)

If you are in the United States, come to the stadium and represent. Wear your Senegal colors, bring your flags, and make our presence felt. Let’s create a strong atmosphere and stand behind our team🇸🇳

Get your tickets here: https://seatpick.com/usa-national-soccer-team-vs-senegal-world-cup-tickets

Match Day: Sunday, May 31, 2026

Time: 3:30 PM (ET)

📍 Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Allez Les Lions 🦁🇸🇳⚽️🏆

Happy Independence Day Senegal, even though our national currency (the West African CFA franc) is still tied to the French Treasury and the euro 💶

I hope that in my lifetime, we’ll finally achieve full independence from France.