World● Low5d ago · Oct 30, 2026, 10:58 AM
Senegal gears up for historic 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en] · Sub-Saharan Africa
The International Olympic Committee is upbeat just 24 hours before competition gets under way at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. Venues are ready to host the first-ever Olympic event on the African continent. FRANCE 24's correspondent Aminatou Diallo reports from the ground.
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