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Mozambique Faces FIBA Africa Suspension Threat Over $15,000 Debt After 2025 Women’s AfroBasket Participation

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Mozambique Faces FIBA Africa Suspension Threat Over $15,000 Debt After 2025 Women’s AfroBasket Participation

Mozambique's Basketball Federation is at risk of suspension from FIBA Africa competitions, including the BAL and WBLA, for failing to pay the $15,000 participation fee for the AfroBasket Women. The debt could derail national basketball progress unless it is resolved before the November FIBA Africa meeting.

NBA and FIBA Reportedly Planning New African Development League to Support Basketball Africa League's Franchise Format

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NBA and FIBA Reportedly Planning New African Development League to Support Basketball Africa League's Franchise Format

Sources suggest that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's BAL franchise plans may also include a new Africa-based development league. Insiders also claim that the NBA and FIBA aim to strengthen African basketball infrastructure through merit-based competition, complementing the upcoming expansion of the Basketball Africa League.

NBA Plans to Sell Franchises in Basketball Africa League, to Establish 12 Permanent Teams

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NBA Plans to Sell Franchises in Basketball Africa League, to Establish 12 Permanent Teams

The NBA is planning to sell Basketball Africa League franchises, creating permanent teams to boost infrastructure, investment and player development, marking a major shift away from its current format and a look towards the league's global expansion strategy.

Visit Rwanda Agrees to Long-Term Partnership with the LA Clippers

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Visit Rwanda Agrees to Long-Term Partnership with the LA Clippers

Visit Rwanda has signed a long-term partnership with the LA Clippers, expanding its U.S. sports presence. The deal includes basketball court refurbishments in Rwanda, youth coaching exchanges, and grassroots development, strengthening tourism and investment links between Rwanda and America.

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October 8, 2025

Former Tunisia National Team Regular, Khouloud Mefteh Returns to CS Sfaxien

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Former NBA and Nigeria Guard Miye Oni Signs with Libyan Powerhouse Ahly Benghazi

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Balancing Business and Basketball: The NBA’s Franchise Model and Its Impact on Africa

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FIBA Africa Regional Youth Camp 2025 Set to Tip Off in Cairo, Egypt, Uniting Africa’s Top Young Hoopers

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U16 AfroBasket Women: Egypt Crowned Champions After Beating Côte d’Ivoire 66-54 in Final

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U16 AfroBasket Men: Côte d’Ivoire Win First-Ever FIBA U16 AfroBasket Title

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October 12, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 12/10/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 7 News : Nioumadzaha unveils a new basketball court, Malagasy stars head to Reunion, three referees earn FIBA accreditation, a general takes Madagascar’s premiership, Mauritius Super League returns, and Roche-Bois Warriors bow out of the Road to BAL.

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October 12, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 11/10/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: Zambia and Namibia are set to host major continental basketball events, with Lusaka hosting the men’s Road to BAL qualifiers and Windhoek staging the WBLA Qualifiers, marking key milestones in professional basketball in the Southern African region.

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October 12, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 5 Weekly Review: 10/10/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 5 News: From East African Cup action, now in its second edition, Dynamo BBC's Road to BAL bombshell, Dar City preparations ahead of next week’s Group Phase in Tanzania, as well as WBLA qualification news from around the Zone

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October 12, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 3 Weekly Review: 08/10/2025

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 3 News: Nigeria discover their opponents for the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers, Hoops and Read makes a winning statement in Lagos, Spintex Knights and Elan Coton get set to battle in the Road to BAL and more.

Weekly Updates

October 9, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 09/10/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 4 News: In Bangui, FCBB promotes education through basketball, while BEAC’s Road to BAL participation remains uncertain. FAP Women strengthen their roster with Chinelo Lucy ahead of the 2025 WBLA qualifiers.

Player Updates

October 8, 2025

Former Tunisia National Team Regular, Khouloud Mefteh Returns to CS Sfaxien

Tunisian club CS Sfaxien has re-signed veteran centre Khouloud Mefteh, marking her return after a two-season stint with ES Sahel. The ex-international brings experience from Tunisia’s D1 league and Algeria’s MT Setif.

Player Updates

October 7, 2025

Former NBA and Nigeria Guard Miye Oni Signs with Libyan Powerhouse Ahly Benghazi

Former London Lions and Nigeria national team guard Miye Oni has agreed to terms with Libyan giants Ahly Benghazi, following his stint in Puerto Rico's BSN League, where he averaged 12.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. The move completes a trifecta of huge signings from the club.

Weekly Updates

October 5, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 05/10/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 7 News: Comoros’ Usoni and AS Faigaffe grab early-season silverware, while Madagascar’s Nosy Be discover what it takes to perform on the World 3x3 stage. Meanwhile, Mauritius’ Roche-Bois Warriors are gearing up for their Road to BAL return.

Off Court

October 5, 2025

Balancing Business and Basketball: The NBA’s Franchise Model and Its Impact on Africa

An Opinion Piece by Staff Writer, Elango Mbotona: The NBA’s new plans to introduce franchises in the Basketball Africa League could boost investment and infrastructure, but risks sidelining grassroots clubs, limiting inclusivity, and reshaping African basketball’s authentic community-driven culture.

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October 4, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 04/10/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: Botswana national teams dominate in Lesotho as Angola’s Petro de Luanda make a bold roster move, while Mozambique’s Costa do Sol impressed in their 70th annual tournament, putting on display Southern Africa’s growing basketball strength

Development

October 4, 2025

FIBA Africa Regional Youth Camp 2025 Set to Tip Off in Cairo, Egypt, Uniting Africa’s Top Young Hoopers

The 2025 FIBA Africa Regional Youth Camp in Cairo, Egypt, welcomes over 18 nations, including Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, and Gabon. Beninese-born former WNBA Draft pick Isabelle Yacoubou joins as ambassador, inspiring Africa’s young hoopers through elite training, mentorship, and cultural exchange.

Weekly Updates

October 3, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 5 Weekly Review: 03/10/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 5 News: Burundi’s Gladiators, Egypt’s Canal SC, Rwanda’s Rebecca Cyuzuzo, Kenya’s KPA, Tanzania’s DB Lioness, and Uganda’s City Oilers are poised to propel African basketball forward through qualifiers, scholarships, league battles, and regional championships.

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