Dakar 2026: What President Diomaye plans to do after the Olympic Games

Three days before the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games open on October 31 at the Stade du Sénégal President Abdoulaye Wade, Bassirou Diomaye Faye called for nationwide mobilization and a warm welcome for foreign delegations. At the October 28 Council of Ministers, he asked the government, state services and the organizing committee to ensure the sports and cultural program runs smoothly. He also stressed the need to prepare a lasting legacy, including training and employment support for the 6,000 young volunteers. The Senegalese delegation, known as “Team Sénégal,” received the national flag from the president on October 26.