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18th Edition of the Tour du Rwanda: A Moment to Assess the Challenges of Cycling in Africa

18th Edition of the Tour du Rwanda: A Moment to Assess the Challenges of Cycling in Africa

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18th Edition of the Tour du Rwanda: A Moment to Assess the Challenges of Cycling in Africa🟠 The race started on Sunday from the city of Rukomo and will... 23.02.2026, Sputnik Africa

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18th Edition of the Tour du Rwanda: A Moment to Assess the Challenges of Cycling in Africa🟠 The race started on Sunday from the city of Rukomo and will conclude on March 1 in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.🟠 84 cyclists from 24 countries, including first-time participant Burkina Faso, are competing in the race—among them riders from Rwanda, Eritrea, South Africa, Ethiopia, Mali, and Côte d’Ivoire.🟠 Participants will cover approximately 1,000 kilometers across 8 stages.🟠 The race was marred by a fatal accident in which a sponsor's advertising convoy struck a group of spectators about 70 kilometers from the finish line, killing two and injuring six others.For the country, "this is a very sad moment," reacted Rwanda's Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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