Africa: Who Are the African Athletes to Watch Out for At Paris Olympics?

Africa is represented in most disciplines at the Paris Games and every athlete is striving for a medal. RFI looks at a selection of the favourites.

South Sudan soars in basketball

Just 13 years after gaining independence, South Sudan will be a star attraction in the men’s basketball competition. It’s the only country to represent the African continent in men’s basketball, although Nigeria is in the women’s competition.

South Sudan‘s Bright Stars qualified for the 2024 Paris Games via their first…