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South Sudan Makes Olympic Basketball Debut With Impressive Win

South Sudan's debut in Olympic basketball, defeating Puerto Rico and facing Team USA next. Exciting journey ahead!

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South Sudan's Basketball Team Makes Olympic Debut

South Sudan's inspiring basketball journey from FIBA World Cup success to Olympic debut showcases resilience and talent.

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‘A journey bigger than basketball’: South Sudan dreams of Olympic glory

The underdog team’s astonishing journey to Paris has inspired the country – and fans across Africa – with hopes the Bright Stars will light the way for the next generation

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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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Why Australia has two men’s basketball teams to cheer at the Paris Olympics

South Sudan’s story of resilience, unity and hope has a strong Australian flavour thanks to the five players with connections to the country

The Guardian - AU

Video: LeBron James tells Team USA the adversity it has faced is good

LeBron James looked to keep Team USA upbeat after it barely defeated South Sudan and Germany to finish its slate of exhibition games.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2024 Olympics: Team USA men’s basketball schedule for opening group stage

Team USA will open group play of the Olympics on Sunday against Nikola Jokic and Serbia.

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LeBron James Keeps Team USA Intact in Another Shaky Olympic Tune-Up

The U.S.'s narrow win in an exhibition against Germany has cast doubt on the team’s quest for a fifth straight gold medal.

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South Sudan Challenges U.S. Basketball Team In Olympic Warmup

South Sudan challenges top-ranked U.S. men's basketball team in pre-Olympic matchup, highlighting competitive landscape and the need for U.S. team to adapt...

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Lebron James Saves U.S. In Close Olympic Exhibition Win

LeBron James leads U.S. Olympic team to a thrilling victory over South Sudan in a close game, setting the stage for a competitive Paris Olympics matchup.

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Watch: Steph Curry drills deep 3-pointer from way beyond the arc vs. South Sudan

Steph Curry helped spark Team USA with a signature long-distance 3-pointer on Saturday against South Sudan.

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LeBron James, Anthony Davis highlights from USA-South Sudan exhibition game

Team USA was on the verge of a stunning loss to South Sudan, but LeBron James and Anthony Davis both saved the day.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Team USA Sneaks By South Sudan in Olympic Tune-Up After Furious Comeback

LeBron James's late bucket rescued Team USA against South Sudan.

Sports Illustrated

Duke's Khaman Maluach Impresses for South Sudan Against Team USA

The 17-year-old Duke center held his own against Team USA's stars.

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LeBron James accidentally got his chalk toss in Kevin Durant’s face before Team USA’s exhibition game against South Sudan

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The Conversation

Military spending in DRC and South Sudan rose fastest in the world: society ends up paying the price

Global military expenditure is dominated by the United States and China, with 49% of total spending between them. According to the most recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, global military spending reached US$2.4 trillion in 2023, a 6.8% increase on 2022.

The Conversation

Beating river blindness: blackfly bites dramatically reduced after breeding sites are destroyed with machetes

Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, is a neglected tropical disease that causes severe itching, disfiguring skin conditions and visual impairment.

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Western Governments Criticize South Sudan Security Bill

Criticism surrounds South Sudan's security bill for potential civil liberties violations and impact on upcoming elections.

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UK-Rwanda migrant deal ‘did not stipulate return of funds’

In tonight's edition: Kigali says that a refund is not on the table now that the UK's new PM, Keir Starmer, has scrapped the controversial deportation plan. Hundreds of millions of pounds have already been spent building homes as planned. Meanwhile, a deal signed between Benin and Nigeria in May…

France 24

Sudan army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan hosts Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed

In tonight's edition: Ethiopia's prime minister becomes the first foreign leader to visit Sudan since its descent into brutal conflict as trapped residents from the besieged city of Al Fashir speak of drones hunting down civilians in the streets. Also, neighbouring South Sudan is facing more economic turbulence as the…

Sports Illustrated

How Former NBA Star Luol Deng Led South Sudan Basketball to the Paris Olympics

The world's newest nation is set to play in Paris this summer, thanks to a visionary two-time All-Star and refugee.

The Guardian - UK

Ten years after a celebrity summit promised to end rape as a weapon of war, is there any change for the women of South Sudan?

Guardian investigation reveals conflict-riven country received little funding or support and that high-profile perpetrators remain in public office

Evening Standard

Londoner on 9,000-mile trans-Africa run freed after being jailed in South Sudan

Deo Kato aims to run from South Africa to London in an epic 381-day journey

The Guardian - UK

Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail

Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK

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South Sudan's Vast Antelope Migration Faces Growing Threats

Discover the challenges and efforts to protect the world's largest land mammal migration in South Sudan's Badingilo and Boma National Parks.

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