Rwandan President Plans Tackling Ills Tainting Soccer

On Liberation Day on July 4, 2023 President Paul Kagame sat down with the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency to discuss various topics, which included stress management and how he maintains a healthy social life.

Kagame also tasked soccer officials in charge of soccer in the country to tackle issues surrounding the game which include; witchcraft, unprofessionalism, bribery and hinted that failure to solve problems in the sports sector will warrant his involvement. Kagame said this during the "Ask The President" session on July 4, 2023.

The president emphasised that the focus should be on developing football, honing players' skills, and ensuring fair play on the field. He said that instead, some individuals involved in sports are entangled in bad practices that involve the manipulation of referees.

In the area of trade, the president urged African leaders to move with a sense of urgency in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to boost economic value on the continent.

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