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Oct 16, 2026 at 3:13 AM ET
Kagame urges African cooperation on Rwanda F1 race
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame called on African countries to work together to make a Formula 1 African Grand Prix in Rwanda a success for the continent, after messages of support from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. Congolese Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner criticized the plans, saying the race would help polish the image of an authoritarian leader.
WHO: Rwandan President Paul Kagame; Congolese Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner
WHAT: Kagame called for African countries to cooperate on making a Formula 1 African Grand Prix in Rwanda a success; Wagner criticized the plans.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET
WHERE: Rwanda
WHY: Kagame said African countries should work together to make the Grand Prix a success for the continent.
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