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World● Low15m ago · Nov 9, 2026, 8:33 AM

Senegal: Dakar surf school helps young Africans reclaim the waves

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from EuroNews [en] · Sub-Saharan Africa

On the beaches of Dakar, a surf school is making the waves accessible to local children. Founder Ibra Samb, who learnt to surf on plywood, hopes to inspire a new generation.

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