
It is the third time that a Council meeting has been held in Dakar and it is an emotional occasion for President Diack as it will be the last time he will host such an event in his native country.
Among the key decisions on the first day were the approval of the timetable for the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing, and the entry standards for the 10,000m, marathons, race walking and combined events.
Further details of the decisions made at this meeting can be found on the IAAF website by clicking here.