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Congo asks leagues, teams to cut Rwanda ties

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The Democratic Republic of Congo is calling on the NBA , F1 and soccer teams to end deals with Rwanda .

The NBA , whose recent Africa expansion is centered in Rwanda , is the latest to receive a letter from Congo officials.

Rwanda pays the NBA $6 million to $7 million annually in exchange for teams displaying " Visit Rwanda " on their jerseys.

Rwanda 's President Paul Kagame has been likened to Russian President Vladimir Putin and accused of human rights violations.

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formal

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English

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60

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short-lived

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