Olympic Champion Noah Lyles: Just Have Fun at Dakar 2026
Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles shares heartfelt advice for young athletes heading to the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. His message is simple: compete without pressure and enjoy every moment.
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First Youth Olympics in Africa Features 24 Basketball Teams
Dakar, Senegal will make history in November 2026 as the first African city to host an Olympic event, welcoming 24 youth basketball teams from around the world. The Games represent a milestone for the continent and the fast-growing street sport of 3x3 basketball.
Nigeria's Oborududu Named Olympic Role Model for Dakar 2026
Olympic silver medalist Blessing Oborududu will mentor young athletes at the first Youth Olympics on African soil. The Nigerian wrestling champion joins 30 elite athletes guiding the next generation in Senegal.
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Paris Gold Medalist Named Youth Olympics Role Model
Basketball champion Sonja Greinacher is taking her Olympic success to the next generation. The German 3x3 basketball gold medalist will inspire young athletes at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.
Dakar's New Goethe-Institut Built from Ancient Red Clay
A stunning new cultural center in Senegal proves that ancient building materials can solve modern climate challenges. Designed by Pritzker Prize winner Francis Kéré, the complex stays naturally cool using clay bricks and passive ventilation.
Senegal Launches Digital Hub for Circular Economy Growth
West Africa's new tech platform connects waste innovators with funding and tools to turn 3 million tonnes of annual waste into economic opportunity. Dakar's DICE Africa project shows how digital solutions can transform environmental challenges into jobs for youth and women.
Mark Wiens Shows Off Senegal's Vibrant Food Scene
National Geographic's food explorer Mark Wiens just released a stunning 24-hour journey through Dakar, Senegal, celebrating the West African nation's incredible cuisine and legendary hospitality. The video is introducing millions of viewers to one of Africa's most welcoming food cultures. --- ##
Zimbabwe Youth Train for First African Olympic Games
Zimbabwean teenage athletes are preparing for the 2024 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, the first Olympic event ever hosted on African soil. The historic Games represent a breakthrough moment for young African athletes competing close to home.
Dakar 2026: Africa's First Youth Olympics Just 270 Days Out
Senegal is making history as preparations surge forward for Africa's first-ever Youth Olympic Games this October. With venues nearly complete and 6,000 volunteers mobilizing, the continent is rallying behind young athletes who will compete in Dakar.
Senegal Surf School Brings 20 Girls Back to Class
In a Dakar fishing village, girls who dropped out of school are catching waves and returning to education through a unique surf academy. The deal is simple: if you want to surf, you must study.
Senegal Celebrates AFCON Victory in Dakar Streets
Thousands of Senegalese soccer fans flooded the streets of Dakar to welcome home their victorious national team from the Africa Cup of Nations. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye joined the celebration as the team paraded through the capital.
Senegal Celebrates Second AFCON Title With 7-Hour Parade
Tens of thousands of fans flooded Dakar's streets as Senegal's national football team brought home their second Africa Cup of Nations championship trophy. The seven-hour celebration united a nation in pride and joy.
Senegal Wins Second AFCON Title, Thousands Celebrate
Tens of thousands of jubilant fans flooded Dakar's streets Tuesday to celebrate Senegal's second Africa Cup of Nations championship. The Lions of Teranga defeated Morocco 1-0 in a dramatic final, bringing home their second continental title in four years.
Senegal Wins AFCON, Nation Erupts in Joyful Celebration
Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 to claim the Africa Cup of Nations title, sending millions into the streets in spontaneous celebration. From Dakar to villages across the nation, fireworks lit the sky as people of all ages danced together draped in their country's colors.
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Nasser Al-Attiyah Wins 6th Dakar Rally, Chases Record
Qatari racing legend Nasser Al-Attiyah just captured his sixth Dakar Rally title, putting him within striking distance of the all-time car category record. The 55-year-old overcame 8,000 kilometers of grueling Saudi Arabian desert to inch closer to motorsport immortality.