Dakar 2026: Senegal Makes Olympic History, But What Does Africa Really Gain?
By Ola Aina Breaking a Century-Old Continental Barrier Senegal’s hosting of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games marks a historic turning point in Africa’s relationship with the global Olympic movement. For the first time, an Olympic sporting event is taking place on African soil, bringing approximately 2,700 young athletes together across 25 sports. The achievement deserves…