Devoted to ex-pats, exploring resources, challenges, and opportunities

I got a comment on this morning's entry about places that expats favor in Sub-Saharan Africa (not incuding the RSA).  A writer in the Congo suggests, among others, Douala (Cameroon) and Dakar (Senegal).  I'm surprised.  (Ignorance will do that for you.)  But also always happy to learn.  I invite other reviews.  Are these two cities peaceful, clean, safe, places where folks should consider spending time because of their attraciveness and quality of life?

I've lived "out there", both as a diplomat and on the economy.  I can forgive bad traffic (to an extent) and some uncleanliness (as long as public services are available and of good quality) to enjoy peace, quiet, and local color inexpensively.