A view of Senegal’s revitalized transport hub, showcasing the airport and surrounding cityscape, symbolizing economic growth.
Léopold Sédar Senghor International in the Senegalese capital Dakar had formerly been the country’s flagship airport, but had long struggled with traffic congestion due to being located in the crowded capital. In late 2017, Senegal opened its new international airport, Airport International Blaise-Diagne (AIBD) in a bid to become one of the region’s most important travel hubs. Senghor now operates as an international freight airport, but is set to reopen its doors to civilian traffic next year.