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DR Congo protests Formula One's 'indefensible' decision to race in Rwanda

2026-10-16T05:56:36.000Z

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Congolese Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner sharply criticised Formula One's plans to hold an African Grand Prix in Rwanda, saying it would help “polish the image of an authoritarian leader.”

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Published: 2026-10-16T05:56:36.000Z
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Places: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Africa

Topics: Protests, Diplomacy

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Africanews · Latest — DR Congo protests Formula One's 'indefensible' decision to race in Rwanda
AllAfrica · Sport — Rwanda: Why Bugesera Was Chosen for Rwanda's Formula One Circuit