The Senegalese government and NSIA Vie Assurances signed a partnership agreement on November 13, 2026, to facilitate the repatriation of deceased Senegalese citizens living abroad. This initiative aims to improve the assistance provided by the government to Senegalese citizens living abroad, including in the event of death. The agreement was signed by the Ministry of African Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese Abroad and NSIA Vie Assurances.

The partnership, named "Sutura Diaspora," provides financial and logistical support, as well as legal assistance, to facilitate the procedures and formalities required in both the country where the death occurred and in Senegal. The agreement also includes financial assistance to the grieving family. This initiative is part of the government's policy to improve the assistance provided to Senegalese citizens living abroad.

The Sutura Diaspora offer is designed to provide comprehensive support to Senegalese citizens living abroad in the event of death. The partnership agreement is open to all Senegalese insurance providers that meet the conditions set out in the terms of reference. This initiative is expected to benefit Senegalese citizens living abroad and their families.

The Ministry of African Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese Abroad emphasized that this partnership is a significant step towards improving the assistance provided to Senegalese citizens living abroad. The government has been working to strengthen its support for Senegalese citizens living abroad, including in the event of death.

The partnership agreement between the Senegalese government and NSIA Vie Assurances is a significant development in the government's efforts to support Senegalese citizens living abroad. The agreement provides a comprehensive framework for the repatriation of deceased Senegalese citizens living abroad.

The Sutura Diaspora partnership is expected to have a positive impact on Senegalese citizens living abroad and their families. The agreement provides financial and logistical support, as well as legal assistance, to facilitate the procedures and formalities required in both the country where the death occurred and in Senegal.

The Senegalese government has been working to strengthen its support for Senegalese citizens living abroad. The partnership agreement with NSIA Vie Assurances is part of this effort. The government is committed to providing comprehensive support to Senegalese citizens living abroad, including in the event of death.

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  • The partnership agreement provides financial and logistical support, as well as legal assistance, to facilitate the procedures and formalities required in both the country where the death occurred and in Senegal.

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