Amputee football, a seven-a-side version of the game in which players roam the field on crutches and goalkeepers have one arm, has grown steadily in Rwanda over the past decade. Players say they have found a community on the field after embracing a sport some never imagined they could play.
The Basketball Africa League, co-founded by NBA Africa, faced a significant challenge when a top team withdrew from the competition due to its deep ties with Rwanda's sanctioned military. This withdrawal highlights the complexities of international partnerships in sports amidst geopolitical tensions.
Rwanda has agreed with the United States to accept up to 250 migrants, in part because nearly every Rwandan family has experienced the hardships of displacement, and our societal values are founded on reintegration and rehabilitation, Makolo said.
Qatari diplomat Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi expressed Qatar's commitment to mediating regional conflicts, highlighting the importance of the peace agreement between Rwanda and the DRC.