JOJ Dakar 2026: Routes in Dakar at Risk of Closure or Disruption

Dakar will host the first Youth Olympic Games in Africa from October 31 to November 13, with around 2,700 athletes. Roadworks and security measures are already disrupting traffic, particularly on Blaise Diagne Avenue, which has been closed since January. Authorities recommend detour routes, but these are also congested, impacting local businesses. The deadline for completing the roadworks is set for September 30, a timeline considered tight by several observers.