Bouchra Hajij Elected Head of the African Olympic Sports Confederations

A new continental responsibility has been entrusted to Moroccan sports official Bouchra Hajij, who has been appointed president of the African Olympic Sports Confederations. The leader already held top-tier roles at the international and regional levels, simultaneously serving as president of the African Volleyball Confederation and vice-president of the International Volleyball Federation. The election was held in Dakar as part of a general assembly led by Mustapha Berraf, the president of ANOCA. The proceedings and the vote took place on the sidelines of events related to the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, formalizing this change of leadership within the sports organization. Following her election, the executive outlined her priorities for managing Olympic disciplines on the continent. One of her central objectives is the harmonization of continental actions in order to more effectively coordinate initiatives carried out by the various African sports bodies. Her strategic vision also places essential importance on modernizing and improving sports infrastructure. Furthermore, the new president intends to make the promotion of the women's sector and the advancement of all youth categories two major pillars for future development.