Dix jours de travaux, dimension mémorielle et culturelle : Tout savoir sur le nouveau visage de la Place de l'Indépendance
Much more than a renovated space, it's a piece of Senegalese history brought back to life. The Mayor of Dakar, Abass Fall, inaugurated Independence Square, rehabilitated by the municipality, on Monday, October 12, 2026. Beyond mere beautification, the ambition is to transform this iconic location into a space for remembrance, cultural activities, and tourism.
Completed in ten days, according to the mayor, the works mark a step forward in the development of this square in the heart of the capital. Abass Fall praised the commitment of the technical teams, particularly that of Cheikh Omar Alfoutiyou Tall, head of the DST, as well as the collaboration of the mayor of Dakar-Plateau, Alioune Ndoye, in making the site available and obtaining the necessary permits.
For the mayor of Dakar, the stakes go beyond mere entertainment. The square must also transmit to younger generations the political history of Senegal and its independence, particularly through the memories of those carrying placards. He emphasized that this aspect of remembrance is something local authorities must take greater responsibility for.
The ambition is also economic and touristic. Abass Fall intends to make this space a cultural attraction, like the historical sites visited by tourists around the world. He announced that the square would be made available to the Dakar-Plateau municipality to enhance its activities and management, while also calling on users to contribute to its preservation.
With this renovation, the City of Dakar intends to make Independence Square much more than a redesigned space: a living place where heritage, culture and national history meet.
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