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Dakar Hosts 2026 Youth Olympic Games with 2700 Athletes
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games kicks off in Dakar, Senegal, with 2700 athletes from 207 delegations participating in 35 sports.
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Senegal's President Faye Innovates Communication for Youth Olympic Games
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye addresses citizens through a video selfie
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Senegal's Interior Minister Urges Security Forces to Ensure Safety at JOJ Dakar 2026
Senegal's Interior Minister has called on security forces to ensure the safety of the Youth Olympic Games (JOJ) Dakar 2026, citing their professionalism and sense of duty.
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Seyni Diène Leaves PASTEF, Joins Kiiiray Amidst Dakar Floods
Senegal's Seyni Diène quits PASTEF for Kiiiray, says Dakar flood situation under control
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UN Security Council Resolution 2797 Paves Way for New Era in Moroccan Sahara
UN adopts Resolution 2797, calling for renewed negotiations on Moroccan Sahara
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Senegal's MITTA Implements Special Transport Measures for 2026 Youth Olympics Opening Ceremony
Senegal's transport ministry rolls out free public transport for spectators attending the 2026 Youth Olympics opening ceremony in Dakar.
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Rejection of 2026 Supplementary Budget Bill: Aminata Touré - "The President Will Take All Necessary Responsibilities"
Aminata Touré reacts to the rejection of the 2026 supplementary budget bill by PASTEF-Les Patriotes, vowing the President will take responsibility.
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Senegal Launches Free Transport for 2026 Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Senegal's Ministry of Land, Air and Transport has unveiled a comprehensive mobility plan for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games opening ceremony in Dakar.
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Senegal hosts Africa’s first ever Youth Olympic Games
Senegal kicks off the Youth Olympic Games, bringing an Olympic event to Africa for the first time as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sporting competitions.
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Macky Sall's International Ambition Ends, Will He Return to Senegalese Politics?
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General fails, sparking speculation about his return to national politics.
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Senegal Invests 250 Million FCFA in Sanitation Infrastructure for 2026 Youth Olympics
Senegal's National Office for Sanitation (ONAS) has allocated 250 million FCFA to upgrade sanitation infrastructure in preparation for the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar.
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Dakar Hosts First Olympic Youth Games in Africa
Dakar, Senegal hosts the first Olympic Youth Games in Africa, with 2,700 athletes from 25 disciplines competing over 14 days.