Djibouti and Senegal launch initiatives for sports training and youth employment

In Djibouti, the Djibouti Judo Federation (FDJUDO) has officially launched a technical training program for judo coaches. Supported by Olympic Solidarity and held at the Feu El Hadj Hassan Gouled stadium, the initiative aims to enhance national coaching skills and promote the development of the sport. The program, attended by various government officials including Secretary of State for Sports Fatouma Ali Abdallah, emphasizes gender equality in sports training.

In Senegal, the Ministry of Employment, Vocational Training and Technical Education (MEFPT) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are strengthening their partnership to improve youth employability. During a meeting in Diamniadio, Minister Idrissa Samb and an AfDB delegation discussed the progress of the Project to Support the Development of Skills and Youth Entrepreneurship (PDCEJ). The collaboration focuses on professional training, skill development, and entrepreneurship to foster inclusive economic growth.