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DR Congo minister slams F1's Rwanda Grand Prix as 'morally indefensible'

Original: F1's African Grand Prix in Rwanda labelled 'morally indefensible' by DR Congo minister https://www. nytimes.com/athletic

DR Congo's foreign minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner has condemned Formula 1's planned African Grand Prix in Rwanda, calling the race 'morally indefensible'. Her objection centres on alleged links between Rwanda and the M23 rebel group active in eastern DR Congo. The criticism puts fresh political pressure on F1's return to Africa, with Rwanda reportedly a leading candidate to host the event.

Why now: Tension between Rwanda and DR Congo over the M23 conflict is spilling into sports, casting doubt on F1's planned African race.

Formula 1RwandaDR CongoThérèse Kayikwamba WagnerM23

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• F1's African Grand Prix in Rwanda labelled 'morally indefensible' by DR Congo minister https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7692686/2 026/10/15/dr-congo-rwanda-african-grand-prix-f1/ Kayikwamba Wagner has expressed concerns due to links between DR Congo rebel group M23 and the… · athletic@sportsfeed.me

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