Africa is preparing to make Olympic history as Senegal hosts the first-ever Olympic event on African soil, the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Taking place from October 31 to November 13, the Games will bring together thousands of young athletes from around the world in a celebration of sport, culture and youth empowerment.

Beyond the competition, Dakar 2026 is an opportunity to showcase Africa’s potential, hospitality and growing influence in global sport.

Unathi Batyashe spoke to Gambian Journalist Essa Lowe about the significance of this landmark event for Senegal, West Africa and the continent as a whole.

Africa is preparing to make Olympic history as Senegal hosts the first-ever Olympic event on African soil, the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Taking place from October 31 to November 13, the Games will bring together thousands of young athletes from around the world in a celebration of sport, culture and youth empowerment.
Beyond the competition, Dakar 2026 is an opportunity to showcase Africa&rsquo;s potential, hospitality and growing influence in global sport.
Unathi Batyashe spoke to Gambian Journalist Essa Lowe about the significance of this landmark event for Senegal, West Africa and the continent as a whole.

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Senegal set to host Africa’s first Olympic event

The Commissioner of South Africa’s Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, says migration should be managed rather than stopped, emphasising the need to distinguish between migration, irregular migration and illegal migration.

The BMA says a clearer understanding of these concepts is essential to avoid confusion when addressing migration challenges.

Masiapato was speaking at the inaugural Dynamics of Migration Seminar, hosted by the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at the University of South Africa in Pretoria on Monday.

Channel Africa’s Reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.

The Commissioner of South Africa&rsquo;s Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, says migration should be managed rather than stopped, emphasising the need to distinguish between migration, irregular migration and illegal migration.
The BMA says a clearer understanding of these concepts is essential to avoid confusion when addressing migration challenges.
Masiapato was speaking at the inaugural Dynamics of Migration Seminar, hosted by the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at the University of South Africa in Pretoria on Monday.
Channel Africa&rsquo;s Reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.

SA Border Management Authority Chief says migration must be managed, not stopped

Human rights organisation Amnesty International is calling for urgent action after Tanzanian opposition activist and government critic Twaha Mwaipaya was reportedly abducted in Kenya. Mwaipaya, a former youth leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, disappeared on Sunday while travelling in a taxi near Nairobi.

The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of political dissidents in the region and allegations of cross-border repression targeting critics of the Tanzanian government.

To discuss the case and its wider implications, Tracey Boomgaard spoke to Sikula Oniala, East Africa Researcher at Amnesty International.

Human rights organisation Amnesty International is calling for urgent action after Tanzanian opposition activist and government critic Twaha Mwaipaya was reportedly abducted in Kenya. Mwaipaya, a former youth leader of Tanzania&rsquo;s main opposition party, Chadema, disappeared on Sunday while travelling in a taxi near Nairobi.
The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of political dissidents in the region and allegations of cross-border repression targeting critics of the Tanzanian government.
To discuss the case and its wider implications, Tracey Boomgaard spoke to Sikula Oniala, East Africa Researcher at Amnesty International.

Amnesty demands urgent action after Tanzanian activist abducted in Kenya

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently visited Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile State, where communities continue to face conflict, resource shortages and climate-related shocks.

The visit focused on listening to affected communities and understanding their priorities and concerns.

Thuto Ngobeni has the report.

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently visited Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile State, where communities continue to face conflict, resource shortages and climate-related shocks.
The visit focused on listening to affected communities and understanding their priorities and concerns.
Thuto Ngobeni has the report.

Senegal set to host Africa’s first Olympic event

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