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President Paul Kagame meets with his South African counterpart President Cyril Ramaphosa in Kigali on April 6, 2024. President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Rwanda on securing a 10-year agreement to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix. Courtesy
International

Ramaphosa congratulates Rwanda on 10-year Formula 1 deal

Thursday, October 15, 2026
President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem (left) and Formula One CEO and President Stefano Domenicali during the event in Kigali on Tuesday, October 13. Village Urugwiro

To Greg Davies: Rwanda’s F1 ambition is an investment, not a distraction

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Two designers present their collection at the fourth edition of ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi on Wednesday, October 14.
Art

ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi kicks off with focus on cultural heritage

Thursday, October 15, 2026
The New Times
Rwanda

Rwandan F1 fans revel in prospect of Grand Prix on home soil

Thursday, October 15, 2026
A view of  the design is being developed by WurzDesign, led by former Formula One driver Alexander Wurz, in collaboration with Carsten Tilke Engineers and Architects. Photo by OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda

Why Bugesera was chosen for Rwanda’s Formula One circuit

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Delegates follow a presentation during the event to announce a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to host a Formula One Grand Prix in Kigali on October 13. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Editorial

Formula One is here, let us be be ready to reap the benefits

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the event to announce a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to host a Formula One Grand Prix in Kigali on October 13. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Kagame: Formula One fits into Rwanda’s bigger ambitions

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The circuit is planned to feature a roller-coaster-style profile, with about 197 metres of elevation change per lap and gradients of between 13 and 15 per cent.
Rwanda

Beyond Formula 1: What Rwanda plans for Bugesera circuit

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Gen-Z Comedy members pose for a photo with students during the launch a programme aims to establish comedy clubs in high schools across Rwanda on October 11. Courtesy

Rwandan students get a new path to explore comedy as a career

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
A car is displayed during the FIA Awards Ceremony in Kigali on December 13, 2024. Courtesy

Five key things to know about Rwanda’s Formula One Grand Prix

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
President Paul Kagame has announced a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to host a Formula One Grand Prix. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Kagame announces 10-year Formula One Grand Prix deal

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Rwanda

Exclusive: Rwanda set to welcome Formula One back to Africa, 30 years later

Tuesday, October 13, 2026