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How the NBA Got Into Business With an African Dictator

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A little more than three years ago, inside a shiny new arena in Rwanda’s capital, the Basketball Africa League launched its inaugural season. It was a milestone for the continent and for America’s National Basketball Association, which was a driving force behind the venture.

But among human rights experts, the NBA’s deal with Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame has raised questions since the very beginning.

Today, our Mark Fainaru-Wada takes us inside his 18-month investigation into a partnership that formed the foundation for Africa’s new league and provides a clear-eyed examination of the complexities and ethical challenges of engaging in business with an authoritarian regime.

Find more details from Mark's story in his article and video report.

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A little more than three years ago, inside a shiny new arena in Rwanda’s capital, the Basketball Africa League launched its inaugural season. It was a milestone for the continent and for America’s National Basketball Association, which was a driving force behind the venture.

But among human rights experts, the NBA’s deal with Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame has raised questions since the very beginning.

Today, our Mark Fainaru-Wada takes us inside his 18-month investigation into a partnership that formed the foundation for Africa’s new league and provides a clear-eyed examination of the complexities and ethical challenges of engaging in business with an authoritarian regime.

Find more details from Mark's story in his article and video report.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

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