First Youth Olympic Games in Africa
In tonight's show, the Senegalese capital is hosting the first Olympic event ever held in Africa, welcoming nearly 2,700 athletes for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Key points
- And finally we are joined by Muse L'Artiste who's reconnecting to her roots with her latest EP Heritage bringing her father's compositions back to life.
- It comes as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sporting competitions.
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opens with a spectacular ceremony Saturday in the Senegalese capital Dakar in the first ever Olympics to be held on African soil.
Also, South Africa’s local elections are set for November 4, with the African National Congress facing growing pressure over its record in local government.
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