Mwalimu HAKIZIMANA Maurice
According to Mark Tatum, NBA Deputy Commissioner, APR has been WITHDRAWN from the competition following the US sanctions imposed on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) in March 2026.
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He clarified that the club would remain INELIGIBLE to compete in the BAL for as long as these sanctions remain in force.
Does this mean that the entire country of Rwanda has been EXCLUDED from the BAL?
No! This is an important distinction. It is APR that has been excluded, because of its links to the Rwandan military!
On October 28, 2026, the United States also announced new sanctions targeting Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence and the financial institution Zigama CSS, over their alleged support for the M23.
This case is particularly interesting because it illustrates how political and economic sanctions can have consequences extending even into the world of sports.
This comes comes shortly after sanctions imposed by the United States on Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence (MINADEF) and the Rwandan military bank Zigama CSS, accused of supporting the M23, now known as the FRN.
It also follows U.S. sanctions targeting the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and several of its senior officers, including Stanislas Gashugi, Ruki Karusisi, General Mubarakh Muganga and Vincent Nyakarundi.
You may also read: Rwanda Suspended from the AGOA Programme: What Does It Mean and What Will the Consequences Be?
About the Author
Mwalimu Hakizimana Maurice is a teacher, interpreter-translator and writer based in Paris, France. He is the founder and owner of the information and educational platform Eurêka Academy Studio, also available on YouTube under the name Eurêka Studio TV.
Professor Hakizimana Maurice is the author of the book “UTABA AMATEKA NTABONA ITAKA” (Editions Scribes).
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