AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDakar 2026 Countdown: The Youth Olympic flame has arrived in Senegal, with a nationwide relay set to light up all 14 regions ahead of Africa’s first Olympic sporting event. Refugee Sports Milestone: Six refugee athletes will make history as the first refugee team at Dakar 2026, competing in athletics, judo and taekwondo. Senegal Football Shake-up: Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has been named Senegal’s new national team selector, stepping in after Pape Thiaw. Lions of Teranga Farewell: Goalkeeper Édouard Mendy has retired from international football after 59 caps, closing a standout era that included Senegal’s 2021 AFCON triumph. Arts & Culture Abroad: London’s Africa Centre has shut down its Southwark home and the Senegalese restaurant Little Baobab is also affected. Music & Pop Culture: Parisian artist Djaksparo’s viral hit “Pangor (Swalalala)” is set to be heard at Anfield as Liverpool invite him for a Carabao Cup match. Sports Spotlight: Saly Sarr won Senegal’s women’s triple jump title at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
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