Senegal

Sports · Dakar, Senegal

Senegal wins record nine medals at Youth Olympics

Senegal, the host, has won a record nine medals at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Its wins came in taekwondo, beach wrestling, judo and three-a-side basketball.

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Migration · Senegal

Migrant boat sinking off Senegal kills 39

At least 39 people died when a migrant boat capsized off Senegal's northwest coast. Footage showed wreckage washed ashore. Rescuers continue the search. It is one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent years.

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Migration · Kebemer, Senegal

Migrant boat sinks off Senegal, 39 dead

The death toll rose to 39 after a Europe-bound boat capsized off Louga. Twenty-three victims were identified. The route to Spain's Canary Islands remains dangerous.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Nov 8 · The story so far

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Society · Dakar, Senegal

Dakar surf school gives local children access to waves

A surf school in Dakar is teaching local children to surf. Its founder, Ibra Samb, learned to surf on plywood boards.

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Migration · Kebemer, Senegal

Migrant boat sinks off Senegal, 35 dead

A boat carrying migrants sank off Kebemer in northwest Senegal. At least 35 people died, up from 21 first reported. Searches for survivors continue.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Nov 9 · The story so far

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Sports · Dakar, Senegal

Senegal wins two gold medals in beach wrestling

Senegal won two beach wrestling golds at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. Elisabeth Diatta won the -55 kg title, the host country's first.

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Sports · Dakar, Senegal

Evie Pritchard wins Youth Olympic bronze in skateboarding

The 14-year-old from British Columbia took bronze in women's street skateboarding. The event is part of the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

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Sports · Dakar, Senegal

Youth Olympics open in Senegal, first Olympic event in Africa

Dakar hosts the Youth Olympic Games. The IOC head spoke of its meaning.

Day 4 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 30, Oct 31, Nov 1 · The story so far

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Sports · Dakar, Senegal

Canada wins first Youth Olympics medal with judo silver

Anes Mati Anjou won silver in judo at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. It is Canada's first medal at these Games.

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Sports · Dakar, Senegal

Youth Olympics open in Dakar, first Olympic event in Africa

Senegal's president opened the Games with drummers and dancers. 136 Senegalese athletes compete.

Day 3 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 30, Oct 31 · Later: Nov 2 · The story so far

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Sports · Dakar, Senegal

First Olympic event in Africa opens in Dakar

The Youth Olympic Games opened in Dakar with about 2,700 athletes aged 14 to 17. IOC president Kirsty Coventry called it a time for Africa. Events run through Nov. 13.

Day 2 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 30 · Later: Nov 1, Nov 2 · The story so far

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Sports · Dakar, Senegal

First Youth Olympics in Africa open in Dakar

Dakar hosts nearly 2,700 athletes from Oct. 31 to Nov. 13, the first Olympic event in Africa.

Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 2 · The story so far

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Sports · Dakar, Senegal

Dakar to host the 2026 Youth Games, Africa's Olympic debut

Senegal will host the 2026 Dakar Youth Games. It is the first African country to host an Olympic sporting event.

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Sports · Dakar, Senegal

Dakar readies for the 2026 Youth Olympics

Construction crews are racing to finish work in Dakar before the Youth Olympics. It is the first Olympic event held in Africa.

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