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IOC launches call for medal designs for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

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IOC launches call for medal designs for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Creatives and Olympic fans now have the chance to leave their mark on Olympic history. A global call is open to shape one of the most meaningful symbols of the Games by designing the obverse side of the medal for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games(YOG). The selected design will feature on the medals awarded to athletes who reach the podium in Senegal. Designs can be submitted from 2 September to 7 October 2025 through a dedicated platform on Olympics.com. As well as being able to submit their designs from 2 September to 7 October 2025 through the dedicated platform on Olympics.com, candidates can also access a toolkit with design specifications, guidelines and rules. Entries will be judged on five criteria: creativity, originality, relevance to the YOG narrative, feasibility and th...

Akon’s Futuristic Crypto City Officially Terminated

The Akon City project, a high-profile initiative by singer Akon, has been officially terminated following an agreement between Akon and a state owned enity. The futuristic crypto-themed Akon City project, a high-profile initiative from Senegalese-American singer and entrepreneur Akon, has been officially terminated. Akon and the Senegalese Coastal Development and Promotion Company (SAPCO) have reached an “amicable agreement” to end the venture, the general manager of SAPCO, Serigne Mamadou Mboup, told a Senegalese news agency. According to a Bloomberg report, SAPCO terminated the Akon City project after Akon failed to comply with a final demand to begin construction. The ultimatum, which was reportedly issued by SAPCO in 2024, came after a prolonged period of inactivity and...

Daimler Truck Signs Letter of Intent for Vehicle Assembly in Senegal

Daimler Truck has signed a Letter of Intent with the Government of Senegal and Global Truck Systems (GTS) to establish a local truck assembly plant. As part of the agreement, Daimler Truck will serve as the exclusive supplier of dismantled truck kits (CKD – Completely Knocked Down) and act as the project’s technology partner. The Senegalese government and GTS have formed a joint venture to lead the assembly operations. Production is expected to begin as early as 2026, with vehicles reaching customers the following year. The plant will assemble various Mercedes-Benz truck model series, tailored for government use—such as the Ministry of Defense, fire brigades, and police—as well as private sector needs including waste collection, construction, logistics, and transportation. ...