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Rwanda says DRC criticism of Arsenal, Bayern and PSG deals threatens regional peace

Good partnership. Rwanda has become the official tourism partner of English football club Arsenal FC, whose players will sport a “Visit Rwanda” logo on their sleeves, the club announced on May 23

By  Reuters

What you need to know:

  • Bayern Munich signed a five-year football development and tourism promotion partnership with Rwanda in 2023, while "Visit Rwanda" has been a sponsor of PSG since 2019.
  • Reuters previously contacted the three clubs about the sponsorship deals but none replied.

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Rwanda on Thursday described recent criticism of its Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain sponsorship deals by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s foreign minister as a threat to regional peace and stability.

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