On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the independence of Senegal, the Armed Forces are preparing to mark this event with éclat. Placed under the theme “Towards the technological and industrial sovereignty of the armed forces”, this celebration will take place on Friday 4 April 2025 on the entire national territory. In Dakar, an official ceremony will take place at the Place de la Nation from 8:30 a.m., under the presidency of Monsieur le President de la République Bassirou Diomaye Faye, in the presence of distinguished guests from friendly countries. In the programme: Taking of arms and award of decorations to civil and military personalities. Military, paramilitary, motorised and aerial parade, in which the various units of the Forces de défense et de sécurité will take part. In the run-up to the event, a meeting with the press is scheduled for Wednesday 26 March 2025 at 15 h at the Amphitheatre général Mansour SECK du camp Dial DIOP (Avenue des Jambaars, Dakar). This exchange will allow us to discuss the practical modalities of media coverage and the challenges of this celebration. With this 65th anniversary, Senegal reaffirms its commitment to a modern, autonomous and technologically advanced army, while honoring its past and its republican values.
Senegal: The Armed Forces celebrate 65 years of independence under the sign of technological and industrial sovereignty
