ESPN broadcasted a few days ago such a partial document accusing Rwanda of sportswashing to cover her violation of human rights. The commentator and another lady journalist tried hard to push the NBA leaders to end their partnership with Rwanda.
RadioTV10 as a serious media with Pan African coverage via multiple satellite channels, it’s our duty to analyze how other media in the world treat african matters and correct it.
Our findings speak for themselves. These are the human rights as defined in western countries: .
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1. Civil and Political Rights |
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ESPN never raised her voice about the multiple violations in the USA listed hereafter but not exhaustive:slavery during centuries, police violence leading to the Black lives matter movement, black leaders assassination. Needless to add the Indian camps and violent gangs issues which are part of daily life in US big cities. |
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2. Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights |
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Right to work and to fair conditions of employment, social security, an adequate standard of living, including food, clothing, and housing, health and access to healthcare, education, and participation in cultural life. |
Female and colored people workers in the USA are still being discriminated against, no access to healthcare despite Obamacare policy, and limited access to prestigious colleges… |
Did ESPN journalists do their job correctly? We definitely doubt.
On the other hand, with quick research with AI help, we confidently assess that despite challenges after only 60 years of independence, a big progress is being made. Please read hereafter what many media out of USA think:
“ Africa’s respect for human rights is varied and complex, reflecting a diverse continent with 54 countries, each with its own political, social, and economic conditions. While there are many positive developments, significant challenges remain”.
1. “Positive Developments:
- – Democratic Progress: Several African countries, such as Ghana, Botswana, and Namibia, have established stable democracies with regular, free, and fair elections, respecting civil liberties and political rights.
- – Legal Frameworks: Countries like South Africa have robust legal frameworks that protect a wide range of human rights, supported by strong constitutional provisions.
- – Gender Equality: Rwanda has made notable strides in gender equality, with womenholding a significant proportion of parliamentary seats and in other government positions and civil society.”
2. “Challenges:
- – Authoritarian Regimes: Some African nations continue to experience human rightsabuses due to authoritarian governance, where political dissent is suppressed, andfreedoms are restricted. Examples include Eritrea and Zimbabwe.
- – Conflict and Instability:In regions like the Democratic Republic of Congo, SouthSudan, and parts of the Sahel, ongoing conflicts result in severe human rights violations, including violence against civilians, displacement, and lack of access to basic needs.
- – Economic Inequality:** Widespread poverty and economic inequality hinder the realization of economic, social, and cultural rights, such as access to healthcare, education, and adequate living standards”.We remind our audience that most of those challenges are exacerbated by some greedy western nations and other interference from China and Russia.Yes ESPN sinned in thought, in word, in action and in omission. Yes they really sinned. By seeing the mote in the neighbor’s eye, not the beam in their own.
The second misconception brought by ESPN on Rwanda is the sportswashing. Rather than hitting on Mark Tatum and other Ujiri Masai commendable work to promote and uplift an entire continent, ESPN team above all should know the rules of the game of money: Money speaks loudly. Africa has come to learn this sad lesson since her own independence.
Decade after decade since the 80’s, we have seen new money sponsors everywhere in the world replacing the old money society. Just by looking at the EPL, Emirates, Etihad, Turkish airlines, BYD, VisitRwanda and others have sent back home the Saab and other Barclays. ESPN needs to behave as a winner because the newcomers are bringing more businesses and opportunities, Not like the sore loser who always has a sorrowful spirit.
The Rwandan initiatives in the sports industry are business oriented and fully motivated by the aspirations of an entire people and its leaders willing to turn forever the poverty page.
We cannot conclude this topic without sharing the following comment from a social media influencer:
“Did money ruin the Premier League?
It didn’t. It turned the Premier League into the club football showcase of the world. There is a reason why the Premier League is more popular within England and across the globe than it has ever been.
And that reason is money.
I am sure there are grumpy old people who will say “it isn’t like it was in the good old days”. But there are always grumpy old people, and they always say that. Best to just ignore them. The quality of players and standard of play in the Premiership today is a wonder to behold. Anyone who argues to the contrary just has an ax that they wish to grind”.
Last but not least sin, ESPN self declared the poor mindset lady, Ingabire Victoire as an opposition leader. She can’t even hold one single minute of debate with the majority of women who lead our parliament.
Rwandans will never accept people of the past to lead this nation. We live so close to some neighboring countries which are going bankrupt because of that bad leadership, and ruining hundreds of Africans’ dreams. This is an interesting point for ESPN to focus on if they really care about Africa and its people.
Dear confrere, the Wheel of History turns relentlessly. Innovation, hard work and logic no longer come from the North.
The editorial team.
