Africa
African kings focused on another NBA title
Pascal Siakam and Serge Ibaka are confident the Raptors can repeat as champions. Reported by senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears.
The Uplift
African nonprofit to train pro athletes in U.S. to become effective activists
After founding two sports academies, LEAD Africa wants to start a global movement in ethical leadership
Sports
Basketball Africa League to hold its first scouting combine
The two-day scouting event will take place in New York on Dec. 4 and 5
Culture
TIFF 2019: Contrasting visions of Africa in ‘Our Lady of the Nile’ and ‘Sweetness in the Belly’
Two films examine political and ethnic unrest in Rwanda and Ethiopia, with vastly different results
Sports
Bismack Biyombo on Congo’s Ebola outbreak: ‘One way or another … we all going to have to pay attention to Africa’
The NBA veteran discusses his home country’s plight and his ongoing efforts
Chris Long and The Waterboys
Former Eagles defensive end helps provide clean water to Tanzania
Sports
Rwandan president Paul Kagame makes grand appearance at Oracle Arena
The African leader and NBA fan watched Warriors-Rockets with entourage
Sports
From Africa to the NFL
More native-born and first-generation Africans are playing in a league that is globalizing not only its fan base, but also its talent
Culture
‘The Rumble in the Jungle’ — and the poster that sold it
Remembering The Champ’s historic comeback