Formula 1’s long-sought return to Africa sparks hope and controversy

Formula 1 is planning to return to Africa with a Grand Prix in Rwanda, set to begin sometime in the early 2030s, marking the continent's first F1 race since 1993. The race will be held at the Bugesera circuit, currently under construction, and has been championed by Rwandan President Paul Kagame as a major international prestige project. However, the announcement has drawn renewed scrutiny of Kagame's authoritarian governance and raised logistical and human rights concerns.