Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for the first Olympic event to be held in Africa

Arab News · September 12, 2026

The Olympic flame has arrived in Dakar, Senegal, for the Youth Olympic Games, marking the first Olympic event in Africa. Celebrations included music and a march by 100 women.

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