Francophonie Games: Senegal will host the 11th edition in 2031

During its 134th session, the Permanent Council of La Francophonie (CPF) designated Senegal as host country for the 11th edition of the Francophonie Games, for which Guinea had also presented its candidacy. The announcement was made through a note from the institution published Tuesday evening.

The work of the 134th session of the Permanent Council of La Francophonie (CPF) was held on Tuesday October 13, 2026, in Paris, under the chairmanship of the Secretary General of La Francophonie, Louise Mushikiwabo. The session was marked by the designation of Senegal as host country for the Francophonie Games in 2031.

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“After the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) that it is organizing this year, Senegal will have the opportunity to take on a new challenge by hosting this major event which celebrates youth, cultural diversity and sporting excellence in the French-speaking world,” informs a note from Francophonie.

It should be noted that, as usual, this session brought together the personal representatives of the heads of state and government members of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF). It is part of the final phase of preparations for the 20th Francophonie summit which will be held on November 15 and 16 in Cambodia.

Mariama DIEME