Amnesty International sends ‘sportswashing’ warning to Aston Villa over new Visit Rwanda sponsorship deal Aston Villa announced a new sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda on Tuesday The Independent UK · Jul 14
The dark truth behind PSG’s Champions League dominance SPORTSWASHING IN 2026: Just four years on from a World Cup where it took centre stage, Qatar’s sportswashing and myriad other issues have been largely forgotten, writes Miguel Delaney, even amid PSG’s European football takeover The Independent UK · Jun 1
NBA’s Rwanda ties face scrutiny after sanctions-linked BAL withdrawal US sanctions tied to Rwanda’s military have prompted a BAL team withdrawal, renewing scrutiny of the NBA’s long-standing partnership The Guardian - US · Apr 25
Arsenal announce Deel partnership 'ahead of shirt sponsor agreement' Visit Rwanda will be replaced at the end of the season Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025
Arsenal’s controversial sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda to end next year Backlash came amid Rwanda’s support for the M23 militia that is embroiled in conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025
Arsenal to end controversial deal at the end of this season Arsenal have been criticised by fans for a move that appears to be at its conclusion FourFourTwo · Nov 19, 2025
PSG signs new Visit Rwanda deal despite backlash over DRC links Paris Saint-Germain has renewed its partnership with Visit Rwanda, the country’s tourism brand, until 2028. The deal, which began in 2019, has drawn criticism over Rwanda’s alleged involvement in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Radio France Internationale · Apr 17, 2025
Hooray for Doué as starlet's strike reaps record 13th top flight title for PSG Four days after reaching the final of the 2025 Coupe de France, Paris Saint-Germain's constellation of international stars wrapped up a fourth consecutive domestic champions and a record 13th top-flight crown following a 1-0 win over Angers. Nineteen-year-old Désiré Doué scored the winner in the 55th minute at the Parc… Radio France Internationale · Apr 5, 2025
PSG set to wrap up Ligue 1 amid protests over 'Visit Rwanda' deal Four days after reaching the final of the 2025 Coupe de France, Paris Saint-Germain's constellation of international stars are set to wrap up a record 13th top-flight crown. Just before the game against Angers on Saturday afternoon at the Parc des Princes, protesters are expected outside the stadium to complain… Radio France Internationale · Apr 5, 2025
PSG fans' petition keeps spotlight on Rwanda's role in DRC and cash to top clubs Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has thrown into sharp focus sponsorship deals involving the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the French football champions Paris Saint-Germain as well as Bayern Munich and Arsenal. Radio France Internationale · Mar 15, 2025
Arsenal accused of snub to DRC minister over ‘bloodstained’ Visit Rwanda deal Exclusive: Foreign minister says she sought meeting with the north London Premier League club to discuss sponsorship by country accused of aiding armed rebels The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025
Fans' petition to end PSG sponsorship deal with Rwanda nears 70,000 signatures A petition calling on top executives at Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain to end their "Visit Rwanda" sponsorship deal with Rwanda's development board on Sunday passed the 66,000 mark. Radio France Internationale · Feb 9, 2025