Transport in Senegal m:" 1 (1999 est.) Transport in Senegal This article describes the system of transport in Senegal, both public and private. This system comprises roads (both paved and unpaved), rail transport, water transport, and air transportation. The system of roads in Senegal is extensive by West African standards, with paved roads reaching each corner of the country and all major towns. Dakar is the endpoint of three routes in the Trans-African Highway network. These are as follows: Senegal's road network links closely with those of the Gambia, since the shortest route between south-western districts on the one hand and west-central and
France–Senegal relations federation faltered and Senegal became an independent nation in August 1960. France and Senegal soon established diplomatic relations. Today, both France and Senegal work closely together in west African regional affairs, and maintain a close cultural and political relationship. In 2010, France closed its military base in Senegal, however, France maintains an air force base within the Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport in Dakar. Trade between France and Senegal totaled €853 million Euros in 2015. Senegal is France's 57th largest trading partner globally and third largest from Africa. France is the largest foreign investor in Senegal with over €1.7 billion