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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. --- ##
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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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.