Rwanda shrugs off ‘sportswashing’ criticism in pursuit of a winning development formula
NAIROBI, Kenya — He may be the president of a small, landlocked state in central Africa, but Paul Kagame has always had outsize dreams.In recent months,…
Analysis: Is Ivory Coast’s AFCON the latest African ‘sportswashing’ case? | Africa Cup of Nations
Abuja, Nigeria – African dictators have always been some of the biggest sport fans. Idi Amin of Uganda funded a shopping trip to Libya for…
Mohammed bin Salman: ‘I don’t care’ about ‘sportswashing’ accusations
Newcastle United revealed a 2022-23 third kit which resembled the Saudi Arabia national team kitSaudi Arabia crown prince Mohammed bin Salman says he does not…
LIV Golf, PGA Tour merger brings sportswashing accusations
Sometimes sports isn’t just about sports. For decades, athletic events have been used to launder the images and reputations in a tactic called “sportswashing.” Whether…