F1 in Rwanda: Why deal for race in Africa is also controversial - BBC Sport

Formula 1 will return to Africa for the first time in a generation after Rwanda agreed to a 10-year contract to host a race, called the African Grand Prix, on a new circuit near Kigali in the early 2030s. Rwandan President Paul Kagame sees this as a way to pave the way for more F1 races on the continent, but the decision has faced criticism over sportswashing and human rights concerns. Africa has not hosted an F1 race since 1993, and this milestone is seen as significant, though the exact date and timing are yet to be announced. Former F1 driver Alex Wurz will help design the circuit, utilizing Rwanda's landscape.