JOJ Dakar 2026: Where Will the Announced 500 Million FCFA for Tickets Really Go?

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced a contribution of 500 million FCFA from the National Solidarity Foundation for the purchase of 200,000 tickets for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. These tickets will be distributed to schools and associations, allowing children from disadvantaged neighborhoods to experience the Games. The initiative aims to promote social inclusion and is not intended to fund infrastructure or logistics for the event.