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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Nov 26, 2025

National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Announces 10 Finalists for Second Triple-Double Accelerator Demo Day

The 10 finalists will pitch their products to a panel of international industry leaders at a Demo Day at Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) in Kigali, Rwanda, on Friday, Dec. 5

10 Finalists From Five African Countries Will Pitch Their Products to International Industry Leaders on Dec. 5 in Kigali Carnegie Mellon University Africa Joins as Official Partner of the Program NBA Africa (www.NBA.com) today announced the 10 startup companies from five African countries that have been selected as finalists as part…

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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Aug 27, 2025

Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings, Former National Basketball Association (NBA) Players Kerry Kittles and Marvin Williams to Coach Top African Prospects at First Basketball Without Borders Camp in East Africa

NBA and FIBA’s Global Basketball Development and Community Outreach Program Will Bring Together 60 of the Top High-School-Age Boys and Girls from 21 African Countries in Kigali, Rwanda, from Aug. 23-26

The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced the top 60 high-school-age boys and girls from 21 countries across Africa who will participate in the 21st Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa camp, which will be held at Petit Stade and BK Arena in Kigali,…

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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Aug 11, 2025

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to Host First Basketball Without Borders Camp in East Africa

21st Edition of BWB Africa Will Bring Together 60 of the Top High-School-Age Boys and Girls from Across the Continent in Kigali, Rwanda, from Aug. 23-26

The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.Africa.NBA.com) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced that the 21st Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa camp will be held at Petit Stade in Kigali, Rwanda, from Saturday, August 23 – Tuesday, August 26, marking the first time that the NBA and FIBA’s global…

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- Five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher, NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi, Opportunity International CEO Atul Tandon, NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum, and NBA Kenya Country Operations Lead Michael Finley at the announcement of NBA Africa’s collaboration with Opportunity International in Nairobi, Kenya on Oct. 8, 2024 (Credit NBA Africa)
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Oct 08, 2024

National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Opportunity International to Build Basketball Courts and Conduct Youth Clinics in Kenya and Rwanda

Collaboration Will Support NBA Africa’s Commitment to Build 1,000 Basketball Courts on the Continent Over the Next Decade, Including 100 in Kenya

NBA Africa (https://Africa.NBA.com/) and Opportunity International, a global nonprofit organization that develops innovative programs that use financial services, training and support to address some of the greatest challenges facing those living in poverty around the world, today announced a collaboration to build outdoor basketball courts and conduct youth clinics in…

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- Rwandan Ministry of Sports, NBA Africa, and FERWABA host a ribbon cutting ceremony on the newly-refurbished basketball court in Kigali. Image source: NBA Africa
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Feb 10, 2023

National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Donates Indoor Basketball Court to Rwanda Basketball Federation

Newly-Refurbished Court will Provide More Opportunities for Thousands of Rwandan Youth to Learn and Play the Game

NBA Africa (www.NBA.com) today donated a newly-refurbished indoor basketball court in Kigali, Rwanda to the Rwanda Basketball Federation (FERWABA). The court, which will benefit more than 4,000 youth from Kigali and the surrounding communities, was unveiled at a ceremony held at Lycée de Kigali today by Rwandan Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa…

Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Mar 03, 2022

Twelve NBA Academy Africa Prospects Join Basketball Africa League Rosters As Part Of New “BAL Elevate” Program

The inaugural BAL Elevate program will feature 12 prospects from six African countries who currently attend NBA Academy Africa

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) announced “BAL Elevate,” a new program that will see one NBA Academy Africa prospect join each of the 12 BAL teams for the league’s 2022 season tipping off Saturday, March 5. The inaugural BAL Elevate program will feature 12 prospects from six African countries who currently…

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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | May 31, 2021

Egypt’s Zamalek wins Inaugural Basketball Africa League Championship

Basketball Africa League Announces End-of-Season Award Winners Honoring Pioneering African NBA Legends Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo and Manute Bol

Zamalek (Egypt) today defeated US Monastir (Tunisia) 76-63 to win the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) Championship (www.theBAL.com), which took place at the Kigali Arena in Rwanda and was broadcast to fans in 215 countries and territories in 15 languages. BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall presented Zamalek with the BAL…

Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | May 30, 2021

Basketball Africa League and Social Nation Africa partner to showcase Artists and Creative Industries from across the continent

Multiyear Partnership Will Spotlight Africa’s Vibrant Creative Culture

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.theBAL.com) and Social Nation Africa (SNA) (www.SocialNationAfrica.com), a new digital platform that showcases the African creative landscape, today announced a multiyear partnership that will see SNA promote African artists and support the continent’s creative sector through content production in art, culture, music and sports. The…

Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | May 25, 2021

Hodge sets tone, Zamalek moves on to Quarterfinals at 3-0

The former African champions’ quick start reflected Zamalek’s authority as it stretched its lead to as many as 35 points

Zamalek point guard Walter Hodge set the tone on Monday when he scored nine of his 12 points in the opening quarter, sparking his team to a 97-64 win over Algeria’s GSP at Kigali Arena. The 34-year-old was 4-for-4 from the floor including a three-pointer, giving the Egyptian outfit a…

Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | May 24, 2021

Yasser Abdallatif Lifts Zamalek Past A.S. Douanes, Improve to 2-0

Zamalek vs. AS Douanes 86-62

Mohab Yasser Abdallatif - the youngest player in the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) – made his presence felt at Kigali Arena on Sunday, helping his Zamalek team outclass AS Douanes 86-62. “I don’t care too much about stats, I am a team player,” said the 18-year-old who finished with…