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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