Politics

Rwanda Army Basketball Team Dropped from Africa League Following US Sanctions

The Basketball Africa League has barred Rwanda's military-backed team after the United States imposed sanctions over Kigali's role in the eastern DR Congo conflict. Washington's restrictions target Rwanda's defense apparatus over alleged support for M23 rebels, cutting short the country's high-profile continental sports push.

BBC Africa·November 4, 2026AI-curated

The US imposed sanctions on Rwanda's army over its role in the conflict in DR Congo.

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