Rwanda turns to F1 as it moves forward from a chequered past

Rwanda has announced plans to host a Formula 1 African Grand Prix, with Autosport being among select media outlets invited to the official launch event in Kigali. The announcement has generated both excitement and uncomfortable questions, given Rwanda's complex history, including the 1994 genocide in which an estimated 800,000 to one million people were killed over a 100-day period. The country is positioning itself as a serious player on the world stage through its F1 ambitions, though the move raises broader political and ethical discussions.