AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDakar Youth Olympics: The Olympic flame for Dakar 2026 was lit in Athens and handed over to the Dakar 2026 Organizing Committee, with Senegalese culture and performances marking the historic first Olympic event on African soil. Refugee Sports: Six refugee athletes are set for a landmark Youth Olympics debut in Dakar, competing in athletics, judo and taekwondo after intensive training and support from Olympic partners. Energy & Investment: Senegal plans a major licensing push, putting 109 of its 113 oil and gas blocks up for grabs at an investor roadshow, aiming to grow local leadership in the sector. Aviation Update: Air Sénégal’s “new” B737-800 arrival in Dakar was revealed as a repainted wet lease rather than a fresh acquisition. Music & Culture: Somali-Canadian rapper K’naan, known for “Wavin’ Flag,” was acquitted of sexual assault charges in Quebec. Fashion & Advocacy: Merck Foundation and Africa’s First Ladies named winners of the 2025 Fashion, Song and Film Awards, spotlighting issues from girl education to diabetes awareness.
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