KIGALI, Rwanda — Dozens of young players sprawl out across a pair of colorful basketball courts at Club Rafiki, a youth center in Kigali, Rwanda. Parents and supporters watch from rows of bleachers.

President Paul Kagame has recognised the transformative impact of investing in sports and sports infrastructure, saying it reaches other sectors of the economy. Sports necessarily unifies people, ...

Basketball's popularity is growing across the African continent, and in Rwanda, it's easy to see. All over the country, we spotted people wearing jerseys of NBA superstars like Michael Jordan and ...

The popularity of basketball in Rwanda can be seen on courts around the country, and some young players see it as a path to a bigger future. KIGALI, Rwanda — Dozens of young players sprawl out across ...