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The NBA and the African Basketball League are strengthening sports in Rwanda

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In 2021, the National Basketball Association and the International Basketball Federation joined forces to create the African Basketball League, with the vision of exposing the African continent to basketball on a big scale. In 2024, their efforts, especially in Rwanda, have paid off. Not only Rwandan children listening to the game of basketballbut some see it as a path to a greater future.

As NPR reports, while young players are excited, some, like 19-year-old Lilliane Uwase, also see a barrier. “If I study well and get a scholarship abroad, (I can) go outside (the country) to show my talent… I will be a good player and a good doctor.” Uwase told NPR.

She continued: “Here in our country, some poor kids cannot afford to play basketball. They see it’s for wealthy girls and boys who wish to joke around, but poor people haven’t got that chance.” She can also be not very tall, which sometimes makes her feel missed by scouts who could also be on the lookout for the next Kamilla Cardoso.

“Some tall players can go abroad to play matches, but it is very difficult for short players like me,” Uwase said. “Give us poor people a likelihood to play outside the country and test our skills. Because even should you are taller than me, I can play higher than you. Short people can play similar to tall people.

Rwanda’s Armée Patriotique Rwandaise (APR) basketball team is representing their country in the league for the first time against teams from 12 African countries and has high hopes for the team.

As Lt. David Nsengiyumva, APR’s assistant manager (coach in American terms), told NPR, “There’s a lot of excitement about APR because it’s been about 14 years since we won the local championship,” Nsengiyumva said. “And that really lifted everyone’s spirits. And now that we can represent the country at BAL, it is a great honor for us. In his opinion, this has another advantage. “The kids wanted to go to the United States to play basketball, but now thanks to BAL they can play in a local league, go to BAL and play basketball at a high level while in the country.”

Standout 16-year-old Yassin Nshimiyimana told NPR that he thinks basketball may overtake the country’s favorite sport, soccer, which in America is named soccer. He also desires to develop basketball as a option to turn out to be famous and earn cash. “I want to be famous, to be known like: Yassin is a great player that we have in Rwanda,” Nshimiyimana said. “I get money because you can’t play without getting money as long as you’re famous.”

He continued, sounding so much like a 16-year-old African-American version of Nikola Jokic, the two-time MVP center who plays for the Denver Nuggets. Jokic too he considers basketball his job. “Basketball is like a professional job for me. I see people in Rwanda who play basketball and they reach far,” Nshimiyimana said. I believe if I play basketball, I will probably be famous and my life will probably be good playing basketball.


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ATL Restaurant “This is it!” Superseded by Eminent Domain

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A famous metro Atlanta soul food restaurant has announced that it is going to soon be closing its Panola Road location, but not by selection.

This is it! is situated in DeKalb County on Panola Road near Interstate 20. The restaurant, which has 10 other locations within the Atlanta metro area, announced the closure on Instagram.

“Since 2010, our Panola Road location has been more than just a restaurant — it’s a place for family, friends and treasured memories,” the statement read.

“Due to GDOT’s new development, we will soon be saying goodbye to Panola,” the statement read.

According to the Instagram post, the restaurant plans to shut its doors on November 11 but hopes to stay open until December.

Customers who frequent the restaurant were surprised to learn that the restaurant was at risk of closing.

This is it! Patron of Mark Somerville they praised the restaurant employees for customer support.

“The food is excellent and the service is excellent. I’m a bit of upset,” said a Somerville patron

Restaurant owner Shelly Butch Anthony said the state is using existing eminent domain laws to shut the restaurant together with three other nearby businesses. Anthony says replacing the restaurant, which is in a main location, can be a challenge.

“We sit here on I-20 and Panola Road. Where can we find another way Panola?” said tconcerning the socket.

The Panola Road expansion is a part of the I-285/I-20 East Interchange project. The Georgia Department of Transportation is planning develop the interchange at 1-20 and Panola Road. GDOT says the improvements will “address inefficient traffic flow and safety.

Eminent domain laws allow the federal government to seize private property if the owner refuses to sell. The Fifth Amendment states this seized property under eminent domain laws, they need to be for “public use” and owners must receive “just compensation.”

Anthony didn’t discuss the financial details of the acquisition, but said he has retained a lawyer to assist them navigate the method.


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Luxury travel group for black women shutters, customers have not received their refund yet

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After a luxury travel group for Black women shut down just days before an upcoming trip, customers are left wondering what happened to the cash they spent.

The now-defunct group “Ladies and Luggage” has abruptly canceled a visit to Dubai that was scheduled for this week. One woman, Virginia Gasber, sent a travel agent nearly $11,000 for the experience.

“I’m disappointed that the trip was canceled and I’m disappointed that she’s giving us a hard time about the money.” expressed Gasber to.

More women, including retiree Deborah Wells, spent 1000’s on business trips on the agency. This could be Wells’ second trip with the group she once considered a “sisterhood.”

Wells explained: “It was a sisterly bond. And now you can imagine your sister saying, “We’re not doing this anymore.” Wait, what?”

However, Ladies and Luggage owner Davia Woods posted a lengthy video on Facebook explaining their sudden closure. While expressing that it intends to repay all customers, refunds will not come as quickly as expected.

In a follow-up email, Woods explained that predatory lending, an “unexpected” tax break and the departure of a business partner had created quite a few financial challenges for the tour group. She also added that she would notify individuals who purchased insurance about reporting claims.

Woods also said she was unaware of the questionable business practices resulting in the financial collapse.

“Unfortunately, material details regarding the company and its operations have not been disclosed to me, and these undisclosed issues have ultimately contributed to the challenges we currently face,” Woods wrote on this news site. “I work closely with my attorney to follow up with each client individually, ensuring that each claim is reviewed and each person receives complete treatment.”

However, it’s unclear when or if the cash will likely be returned.

“But you’re not telling me how to get my money back,” Wells continued. “We have a steady income and are making payments on these promised great locations. And here we are.”

Still, the agency’s lawyer stressed that the clients’ money had indeed been used for “appropriate expenses.” However, there’s currently no deadline for refunds.


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After a luxury travel group for Black women shut down just days before an upcoming trip, customers are left wondering what happened to the cash they spent.

The now-defunct group “Ladies and Luggage” has abruptly canceled a visit to Dubai that was scheduled for this week. One woman, Virginia Gasber, sent a travel agent nearly $11,000 for the experience.

“I’m disappointed that the trip was canceled and I’m disappointed that she’s giving us a hard time about the money.” expressed Gasber to.

More women, including retiree Deborah Wells, spent 1000’s on business trips on the agency. This can be Wells’ second trip with the group she once considered a “sisterhood.”

Wells explained: “It was a sisterly bond. And now you can imagine your sister saying, “We’re not doing this anymore.” Wait, what?”

However, Ladies and Luggage owner Davia Woods posted a lengthy video on Facebook explaining their sudden closure. While expressing that it intends to repay all customers, refunds won’t come as quickly as expected.

In a follow-up email, Woods explained that predatory lending, an “unexpected” tax break and the departure of a business partner had created quite a few financial challenges for the tour group. She also added that she would notify individuals who purchased insurance about reporting claims.

Woods also said she was unaware of the questionable business practices resulting in the financial collapse.

“Unfortunately, material details regarding the company and its operations have not been disclosed to me, and these undisclosed issues have ultimately contributed to the challenges we currently face,” Woods wrote on this news site. “I work closely with my attorney to follow up with each client individually, ensuring that each claim is reviewed and each person receives complete treatment.”

However, it’s unclear when or if the cash can be returned.

“But you’re not telling me how to get my money back,” Wells continued. “We have a steady income and are making payments on these promised great locations. And here we are.”

Still, the agency’s lawyer stressed that the clients’ money had indeed been used for “appropriate expenses.” However, there may be currently no deadline for refunds.

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