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The Embiid Choice: Governance, Loyalty, and the Economics of Representation

When NBA star Joel Embiid moved to obtain French nationality for international basketball competition, Cameroonians responded with anger rooted in historical grievance and wounded pride. The writer examines both the rational constraints—financial and institutional—that may have guided his decision, and the legitimate frustration of a nation whose young talents consistently leave for more resourced systems.

Wandji Wilfred · 4 May 2022
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