The Latest Breaking News from Youth Olympic Games

Activists urge Senegal to halt LGBT crackdown as Youth Olympic Games near

Senegal should halt its crackdown on same-sex relations, which calls into question the country's compliance with the Olympic charter ahead of hosting the Youth Olympic Games, Human Rights Watch said Monday.

Radio France Internationale · 3h ago

Ethiopian army pushes back Tigrayan rebels

First, Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed ties and now with tensions spreading across the region, the African Union is urging all sides to show restraint. Meanwhile, Ethiopia's army is advancing toward the Tigrayan capital as fighting intensifies and new explosions rock Addis Ababa. Then, from boardrooms to cocoa fields, a…

France 24 · Oct 2

Senegal’s Youth Olympics legacy: who pays after the Games?

Senegal has made major investments to build, renovate and modernise its sports facilities to host the Youth Olympic Games, set for 31 October to 13 November 2026. New or upgraded venues now stand in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. These three cities will host the competitions. But the facilities raise bigger…

The Conversation · Sep 28