DR Congo condemns Formula 1 decision to hold a race in Rwanda
The Democratic Republic of Congo has objected to Formula 1 racing in Rwanda, the sport's first return to Africa since 1993.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has protested Formula 1's decision to stage a race in Rwanda. Al Jazeera reports that Congo called the decision "indefensible."
The race will bring Formula 1 back to Africa for the first time since 1993, according to both Al Jazeera and Deutsche Welle.
Deutsche Welle reports there is concern that Rwanda is using the event for sportswashing. It also reports hope that the race could leave a lasting benefit for wider African society.
The reports do not say what specific grounds Congo gave for its objection.
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- Al JazeeraDR Congo protests Formula 1’s ‘indefensible’ decision to race in RwandaThu, Oct 15, 1:13 PM EDT
- Deutsche WelleFormula 1 in Rwanda: Sportswashing claims vs. hopes for African legacyFri, Oct 16, 4:37 AM EDT
- Deutsche WelleFormula One in Rwanda: Sportswashing claims vs. hopes for African legacyFri, Oct 16, 4:37 AM EDT
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