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DR Congo condemns Formula 1’s Rwanda race decision

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Summary

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has protested Formula 1’s decision to stage its return-to-Africa race in Rwanda, as the sport prepares to return to the continent for the first time since 1993. Deutsche Welle reports concerns that Rwanda could use the event for sportswashing, alongside hopes that its legacy could benefit wider African society.

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  1. Al Jazeera

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    Al Jazeera reports that the Democratic Republic of the Congo protested Formula 1’s decision to stage its return-to-Africa race in Rwanda.

  2. Deutsche Welle

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    Deutsche Welle reports concerns that Rwanda could use Formula 1 as a sportswashing opportunity, but also hopes the event could have a positive legacy for wider African society.

  3. Deutsche Welle

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    Deutsche Welle reports concerns that Rwanda could use Formula 1 as a sportswashing opportunity, but also hopes the event could have a positive legacy for wider African society.

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