Edition of Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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Dakar 2026

Afrique de l'Ouest · 5 min read

Olympic Flame Arrives in Senegal as Dakar Prepares Africa’s First Olympic Event

The Olympic flame's arrival in Senegal turns Dakar 2026 from a future promise into a visible African sports and cultural milestone.

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Sport · 5 min read

Elisabeth Diatta Makes Olympic History for Senegal

Elisabeth Diatta’s beach-wrestling victory at Dakar 2026 gave Senegal its first Olympic gold. The 16-year-old’s win, followed by Maguette Diop’s second gold, connected a home crowd, a deeply rooted wrestling culture and a new generation of athletes.

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