Youth Olympic Games Security: National Police Director General Mame Seydou Ndour visits the Operations Coordination Center

Police Inspector General Mame Seydou Ndour, Director General of the National Police, made an official visit on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 to the Operations Coordination Center (CCO) of the National Coordination Committee for the Security of the Youth Olympic Games (CNS JOJ).

This high-level immersion allowed the Director General of the National Police to assess the effectiveness of the material and human resources deployed. He also examined the robustness of the security and coordination mechanisms put in place to guarantee the success and impact of this major international event.

On this occasion, the Inspector General of Police particularly praised the synergy between the different forces. He described this dynamic as unprecedented and strengthened by 35 years of experience, and called for its continuation.

The Director General of the National Police also emphasized the excellent international cooperation. This is demonstrated by the active involvement of liaison officers from partner countries, particularly Spain, the United States, and France. Representatives from leading international organizations (INTERPOL and the FBI) are also participating in the operation.

The head of the Senegalese police finally suggested implementing concrete actions focused on the memorial and operational legacy of the event. Mame Seydou Ndour specifically proposed publishing a dedicated magazine to commemorate this strategic initiative.

He finally extended his warmest congratulations and encouragement to the CCO officials and all stakeholders.