F1’s Rwanda Race Could Be Bad News for Rights

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Rwanda's President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during the announcement of the Formula 1 African Grand Prix at BK Arena in Kigali on October 13, 2026. © 2026 Jean Baptiste Nkurunziza/AFP via Getty Images Formula One’s decision this week to bring a Grand Prix to Rwanda in the early 2030s could be an important moment for Africa. The continent deserves more prominence on the global sporting calendar.But the 10-year agreement between Formula One and Rwanda also brings significant human rights risks.The Rwandan government’s repression means journalists and others…

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