DR Congo protests Formula 1’s ‘indefensible’ decision to race in Rwanda
Formula One returns to Africa for the first time since 1993, but DRC slams decision to stage race in Rwanda.
Al Jazeera English reports: Formula One returns to Africa for the first time since 1993, but DRC slams decision to stage race in Rwanda.
This sports story centres on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Rwanda, DR Congo and Formula One.
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- Democratic Republic of the Congo · Africa
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- Rwanda, DR Congo, Formula One, Formula
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