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Formula One in Rwanda: Sportswashing claims vs. hopes for African legacy

Formula One in Rwanda: Sportswashing claims vs. hopes for African legacy

Formula One will return to Africa for the first time since 1993. There is concern Rwanda are using it as another sportswashing opportunity, but there is also hope the event's legacy can impact wider African society.

Rwanda's sports portfolio has grown after confirming it will host Formula One races from the early 2030s. The track is to be built in Bugesera near Kigali International Airport, which Qatar Airways, … [+6100 chars]
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