Senegal: in the Face of Increasing Drownings, Volunteers Are Active to Protect Swimmers

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In Dakar, the big heats and the big holidays attract entire crowds on the beaches of the capital and its suburbs. But, between the strong currents and the fact that many do not know how to swim, drownings are increasing: 28 more deaths were recorded in the country in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Some beaches are monitored, but others, forbidden to swim are not. In Malika, one of the most frequented, volunteers or…