When the final medals are awarded and athletes return home, what will Senegal be left with after hosting the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games?

As the first African country to host an Olympic event, Senegal has a unique opportunity to turn this historic moment into something much bigger than a sporting competition. Beyond the excitement of the Games, the event presents an opportunity to shape the country’s future and leave a lasting mark on the continent’s sporting landscape.

From inspiring a new generation of athletes to putting Senegal on the global map and opening up new opportunities for local communities, the potential legacy extends well beyond the competition venues. But how can the country ensure that the investment, international attention and opportunities created by the Games continue to benefit generations to come? In this episode of Africa Watch, Mohammed Abubaker explores what Senegal stands to gain from hosting Dakar 2026, and why its legacy could matter for all of Africa.

Credit List

Executive Producers :  Sun Lan, Jiang zhihui, Wang Haiyang 

Planning Editor: Matthias Muindi

Reporter : Mohammed Abubaker

Digital Producer: Tracy Omballa

Creative Designer: Bemnet Goitom

Cameraman:Sammy Koech

Graphic Designer: Frank Ojoo