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Rwanda’s Formula 1 Dream Faces Diplomatic Hurdles Amid DRC Opposition

Musinguzi Bernard by Musinguzi Bernard
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Rwanda’s Formula 1 Dream Faces Diplomatic Hurdles Amid DRC Opposition

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Rwanda’s bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in its capital, Kigali, has sparked diplomatic controversy, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) calling on F1 organizers to abandon negotiations.

The DRC’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, has urged F1 President Stefano Domenicali to reject Rwanda as a host, citing alleged human rights abuses and territorial conflicts.

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The development comes two months after Rwandan President Paul Kagame officially expressed interest in bringing F1 to his country.

Speaking at the FIA General Assembly on December 13, 2024, Kagame stated that Rwanda was “ready to invest in motorsport” and had the infrastructure and vision to make an African Grand Prix a reality.

The proposed Kigali circuit is expected to be designed by renowned track architect Hermann Tilke, who has worked on several modern F1 venues.

However, the DRC has strongly opposed the plan, arguing that allowing Rwanda to host an F1 race would legitimize its alleged military aggression in eastern Congo.

Wagner’s letter to F1 management warns that the sport risks being “smeared by a blood-stained association with Rwanda” and instead suggests South Africa as a more suitable African host.

F1 officials have acknowledged Rwanda’s bid but have not made any formal commitments.

A statement from the organization confirmed that multiple locations worldwide have expressed interest in hosting races, and all proposals are being carefully assessed based on F1’s values and interests.

Rwanda’s growing involvement in global sports has drawn both praise and criticism.

The country has hosted Basketball Africa League (BAL) games and secured high-profile sponsorship deals with clubs like Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich.

While Kagame’s government sees sports as a tool for boosting Rwanda’s global image, opponents argue that such initiatives divert attention from human rights concerns.

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