According to reporting by BBC Africa, Rwanda's army basketball team has been removed from the Basketball Africa League following sanctions imposed by the United States. The decision was confirmed by the National Basketball Association (NBA), which co-operates the continental tournament.

The move follows recent action by the US government to impose sanctions on the Rwandan military over its alleged role in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Consequently, the military-affiliated team is no longer permitted to compete in the league.

The Basketball Africa League features top club teams from across the continent, making the exclusion a notable instance of diplomatic and geopolitical sanctions directly affecting regional sports.

The full original report detailing these developments can be found on BBC Africa.

Source: BBC Africa