YOG Dakar 2026: The press trained for egalitarian coverage

The press received training on gender issues and the consequences of disinformation. Workshops organized by GIZ, COJOG and the Ministry of Communication and Relations with Institutions, not to mention other partners. They are part of the Youth Olympic Games, which are fast approaching. Dakar is 14 days away from the opening ceremony.

Training workshops were implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication and Relations with Institutions and the COJOG. They were held this Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Fleur de Lys hotel, at Point E, targeting journalists and content creators.

The first workshop focused on gender representation in media coverage. The presenters, Khadidiatou Kaya Sy and Zipporah Ndione, alternated examples of articles focusing mainly on “problematic” female athletes and practical cases. A “Representativeness, gender and inclusion” masterclass which took place in an atmosphere of exchanges in particular.

At the same time, content creators attended the workshop on the dangers of misinformation, especially in times of competition. During this masterclass, it was possible to observe cases of disinformation, but also to note publications aimed at popularizing hate speech.

After the first part of the day, the presenters were swapped for the second.

For Mamadou Moustapha Diouf, responsible for communications for the said ministry, “ it is obligatory for the Ministry of Communication to activate journalists and content creators and prepare them for the Youth Olympic Games “. Especially, according to him, on issues related to disinformation and gender.

Boubacar DIOP