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Senegal sets dynamic pace to prepare for Youth Olympics in Dakar 2026

Senegal is just one of many countries represented at the Africa Station, a hub for athletes and fans during the Paris Olympics, situated on L'île Saint-Denis, north of Paris. With ambassadors like beloved Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour, who held a special concert, the country showed its readiness to host the…

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Famine and floods add to distress of Sudanese displaced by war

Famine, floods and disease are adding to strife in conflict-torn Sudan, NGOs are warning. The Darfur region has been hit hard, especially in camps for displaced people.

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French sports chiefs say clubs must prepare for Olympic boom

French sports clubs and federations are being urged to be ready for a wave of interest likely to follow the 2024 Paris Olympics after a spectacular first week of success for French athletes.

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Australian photographer celebrates indigenous heritage at French festival

The picturesque village of La Gacilly in Brittany, western France, is home to an annual photo festival focusing on the environment and social issues – and this year, Australia is the guest of honour. Among 11 Australian photographers featured is Bobbi Lockyer, who is keen to share her indigenous heritage…

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Hemp, the 'green gold' that France hopes will help cut carbon emissions

Hemp farming in France nearly died out in the 1970s but the rustic plant, a member of the cannabis family, is making a dramatic return as a low-carbon alternative in the textile and construction industry. France is now Europe's largest producer and has high hopes of doubling production in the…

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British riders hold off the US and France to take gold in Olympic jumping event

British rider Ben Maher says he can't remember the exact incident in the Pony Club as an under -16 when he slept on the top of a lorry because he was so upset at a performance. But he conceded the possibility.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Five things we learned on Day 6: summertime in Léonland

Léon Marchand, 22, gave himself a chance for a fourth individual gold medal. But the old man was looking distinctly creaky as young Summer McIntosh claimed another title.

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WWII Roma genocide remembered in French former internment camp

The Rivesaltes Camp Memorial in the south of France will hold solemn commemorations on Friday as part of Europe's day of remembrance for the massacres of Roma people during World War II.

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The Africa Station, an Olympic haven for athletes, fans and journalists

The Africa Station, in Île-Saint-Denis, north of Paris, opened its doors to the public a few days before the Paris 2024 opening ceremony, in partnership with France Médias Monde. RFI went to check out this unique venue designed to celebrate sport, the spirit of the Olympics and the diversity of…

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Paris 2024 Olympics: transport chaos and commuter frustration

From rising metro prices to traffic congestion, transport in and around Paris has become more challenging due to the Olympics. Three commuters told RFI about their travel woes.

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The secrets of the Olympic torch with French designer Mathieu Lehanneur

Paris's 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games embrace more than athletic prowess. The event is also a stage for designers, artists and artisans to showcase their talents. RFI met Matthieu Lehanneur, the designer of the Olympic torch, an iconic object that is one of the symbols of the Games.

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France honours WWII colonial troops shot dead by French army in Senegal

France has made a key gesture of remembrance for the dozens of African troops shot dead on French army orders at the Thiaroye camp in Senegal during World War II. It comes as Paris seeks to ease tensions with former colonies over how their joint history is remembered.

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Photographer shows young French boxers 'full of dreams and determined'

As part of the Cultural Olympiad exploring the connections between art and sports, French photographer Anouk Desury is showing her photo series Les poings ouverts ("Open Fists") at La Piscine museum in Roubaix, northern France.

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Love's labour's found amid the slings and arrows of Olympic fortune

Eduardo Jacobo's gold medal was won a couple of hours before settling down to watch the Olympic action at the Esplanade des Invalides on Sunday afternoon. Girlfriend Natalia Bastida had that very morning accepted his proposal of marriage after a nine-year courtship.

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Refugee Olympic Team flies the flag for resilience at Paris Games

At the 2024 Games in Paris, 37 contenders will realise their Olympic dreams as part of the international refugee team – which brings together athletes from the 120 million people forcibly displaced worldwide. RFI met them during their pre-competition training in northern France.

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Sevens heaven: France win first Olympic gold in event at fan's first rugby match

Talk about a lucky charm. Monique de Kerangal's first rugby match and first trip to Stade de France ended with France romping to a 28-7 victory over defending champions Fiji to claim their first Olympic men's rugby sevens title and the country's first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Games.

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Eritrea's history-making cyclist Biniam Girmay sets sights on Paris Olympics

Biniam Girmay of Eritrea blazed a trail of glory at this year's Tour de France, becoming the first black cyclist to win a stage of the gruelling race followed by the green jersey for best sprinter. Now the African hero is taking on his next challenge: the Olympic road cycling…

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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.

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'We need this moment of peace,' say Olympic opening ceremony storytellers

Some 18 months ago an eminent historian, a screenwriter, an award-winning novelist and a playwright began writing the script for the open-air parade that will launch the Paris Games on Friday. They had the onerous task of imagining a three-hour show that could speak not just to the French but…

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Paris Olympics embraces modern life with age-old burdens

Just a few weeks before the start of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the American former athlete Tommie Smith was in the French capital and inter alia recounting how he and fellow sprinters John Carlos and Peter Norman essentially winged their way into what would become one of the most…

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Inside the operation to dress Australia's Olympic team for success

With 460 athletes and nearly as many officials descending on Paris, Australia is sending one of the world's largest delegations to the 2024 Olympic Games – and getting a team of that size and all its equipment across the globe is no mean feat. RFI went behind the scenes to…

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Paris Street vendors share Paris Olympics 2024 hopes and concerns

Three people, Franck, Amel and Diawara, working on the open food markets in Paris told RFI what they make of the Olympic Games and how it may change their life while it lasts.

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World musicians mourn the loss of Mali's 'king of kora' Toumani Diabate

Malian music star Toumani Diabate passed away after a short illness, his family announced over the weekend. Music lovers across the planet paid tribute to a master instrumentalist who helped share Mali's rich traditions with the world.

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After cabinet sackings, Kenya's youth protesters call for President Ruto to go

Despite President William Ruto’s decision to dismiss nearly his entire cabinet following nationwide protests by young people, the anti-government demonstrations have evolved into demands for his resignation.

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Olympic torch continues its final relay across France

Hundreds of French towns and cities have hosted the Olympic flame since the torch relay began on 8 May in Marseille. RFI was in Eaubonne, northwest of Paris to catch the action on 19 July.

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