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Africa's Rising Talents: Competition Winners, Athletes, Inventors Who Achieved Success in 2024

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Africa, with more than 400 million people aged 15 to 35, is the world’s youngest continent, brimming with talent, enthusiasm, and patriotism.
In 2024, Sputnik Africa encountered some of these inspiring individuals—though certainly not all.

Devis Sawadogo

This Burkinabe mechanic, who is also known locally as "D S the Famous" has independently built two cars and is working on a fighter plane using locally sourced materials.

Kenko Sita Davina Chancelvie

The young gymnast became champion of a Congolese tournament and subsequently received an invitation for free training in Russia.

"My dream is to be a great gymnastics champion," she told Sputnik Africa.

Kenko Sita Davina Chancelvie at Sky Grace academy. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 24.09.2024
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Frederic Kabore

This cyclist undertook a challenging journey from Ouagadougou to Niamey (more than 500 kilometers!) to support AES leaders and communities. He further demonstrated the Alliance of Sahel States' global reach by cycling between six Russian cities.

Bintou Flamousso Diallo

The young Malian woman earned a bronze medal at the Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Yaya Mahamat Ali

By the age of 13, the young Chadian became a drone expert, mastering navigation and repair techniques. He now shares his knowledge, teaching approximately 50 other children.
13-year-old Chadian Yaya Mahamat Ali flies and repairs drones - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 15.02.2024
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