First Youth Olympic Games in Africa

France 24 Africa30 October 2026, 21:48 UTCSouth Africa

In tonight's show, the Senegalese capital is hosting the first Olympic event ever held in Africa, welcoming nearly 2,700 athletes for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Also, South Africa’s local elections are set for November 4, with the African National Congress facing growing pressure over its record in local government. And finally we are joined by Muse L'Artiste who's reconnecting to her roots with her latest EP Heritage bringing her father's compositions back to life.

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