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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
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
Christian Kanangire became the first Rwandan driver to finish a World Rally Championship (WRC) race in Kenya in March. Photo courtesy

From dream to drive: Kanangire’s rise to a rally elite

Monday, March 30, 2026
Rwanda Automobile Club president Christian Gakwaya (L) was present in Lausanne as FIM president Jorge Viegas welcomed Rwanda into the global motorcycling family. Photo courtesy

Rwanda joins world motorcycling body

Monday, December 08, 2025
Christian Kanangire with his co-driver Fernand Rutabingwa, driving a Subaru Impreza, emerged victorious in the Huye Rally 2025. Photo by Kigali Today
Cycling

Christian Kanangire wins Huye Rally 2025

Sunday, October 26, 2025
Radio personality and DJ Anita Pendo is among celebrities attending local rally races

What’s attracting celebrities to motorsport?

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
President Paul Kagame voiced his enthusiasm for bringing Formula 1 back to Africa, emphasizing Rwanda’s readiness and commitment to hosting a Grand Prix. 

F1 in Rwanda: A gateway to opportunities for African youth

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
President Paul Kagame delivers his end-of-year message on Tuesday December 31. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame assures full protection of Rwanda’s sovereignty in end-of-year message

Wednesday, January 01, 2025
Rwandan driver Queen Kalimpinya has withdrawn from what would have been her first race out of Rwanda, citing health concert-courtesy
Other Sports

Kalimpinya cancels racing in Uganda amid health concerns  

Wednesday, December 25, 2024
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem delivers remarks during the General Assembly on Wednesday, December 11. Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

Hosting international events can unlock Rwanda's socio-economic, sporting opportunities

Friday, December 13, 2024
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem speaks during the 'United Against Online Abuse' session, a side event of the FIA General Assembly taking palce in Kigali- Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

FIA president calls for action against online abuse in sports

Thursday, December 12, 2024
Burundian musician Khadja Nin (R) and her husband and former Formula One driver Jacky Ickx (L) were among motorsport enthusiasts who followed Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally 2024 held from October 18-20-courtesy
Music

Khadja Nin, husband grace Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally

Monday, October 21, 2024