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@allafrica 7 hours ago
Rwanda Secures 10-Year Deal to Host Formula 1 From Early 2030s
[Daba Finance] Rwanda will host a Formula 1 race from the early 2030s under a 10-year agreement that will bring the championship back to Africa for the first time since 1993. The African Grand Prix will take place at a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, southeast of Kigali, near the new international airport. Formula 1 said the track will be built to FIA Grade 1 standards and is expected to be ready early in the next decade.
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@allafrica 6 hours ago
Rwanda Hold Ethiopia but Bow Out of CAF Women's Olympic Qualifiers
[New Times] Rwanda's hopes of qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games came to an end on Tuesday after the Amavubi held Ethiopia to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their CAF Women's Olympic qualifiers in Dire Dawa, losing 2-1 on aggregate.
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@allafrica 7 hours ago
The Congo and Rwanda Peace Agreement - the Accountability Clause That Cannot Be Applied
[African Arguments] The peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda contains one promise about justice: that no fighter will be taken into the Congolese army until someone has checked whether they committed atrocities. The last time Congo skipped that check, the soldiers it absorbed went on to start the war now being negotiated. The check is not happening this time either.
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@allafrica 6 hours ago
UN Adopts Rwanda-Backed Declaration On Pandemic Prevention, Response
[New Times] The United Nations General Assembly on Monday, October 12, adopted a political declaration calling for stronger health systems, better disease monitoring and increased funding to help countries prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics, following negotiations co-facilitated by Rwanda and Armenia.
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@allafrica 7 hours ago
Country Records to Honour Rwandan Music Icon Mariya Yohana
[New Times] Veteran Rwandan singer Mariya Yohana will be honoured at a tribute event in Kigali on November 28, recognizing more than four decades of her contribution to Rwandan music and her role in promoting patriotism, unity and reconciliation.
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@allafrica 7 hours ago
Formula One Fits Into Rwanda's Bigger Ambitions - Kagame
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has challenged those who believe Formula One is too big for a small country like Rwanda, saying hosting a Grand Prix is part of a broader vision for the country's development and Africa's growing presence on the global sporting stage.
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@allafrica 7 hours ago
Formula One Is Here, Let Us Be Be Ready to Reap the Benefits
[New Times] Rwanda's agreement to host a Formula One Grand Prix is a landmark for the country and for African sport. More than three decades after the continent last hosted a race, Rwanda is preparing to bring one of the world's most watched sporting events back to Africa. The 10-year agreement, with the first race projected for the early 2030s, gives the country time to prepare and build an event with lasting value.
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@allafrica 7 hours ago
Beyond Formula 1 - What Rwanda Plans for Bugesera Circuit
[New Times] Formula 1's planned return to Africa through Rwanda could leave a legacy far beyond race weekends, with the proposed Bugesera circuit being designed as a year-round hub for motorsport, driver training, automotive events, tourism and business.
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@allafrica 7 hours ago
Five Key Things to Know About Rwanda's Formula One Grand Prix
[New Times] Rwanda is set to host a Formula One Grand Prix in the early 2030s under a 10-year agreement, bringing the championship back to Africa for the first time since 1993.
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@allafrica 23 hours ago
Hamilton, Verstappen Welcome Africa's Potential Return to F1 Calendar
[New Times] Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have welcomed the prospect of Formula 1 returning to Africa, amid reports that Rwanda is in contention to host the continent's first Grand Prix since 1993.
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@allafrica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:14:11
The Extra Mile - Have We Made It Possible?
[New Times] Last year, during Customer Service Week, I wrote about the roses, the selfies and the reality check. I questioned whether our enthusiasm for celebrating customers would survive once the decorations came down and business returned to normal.
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@allafrica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:55:24
Genocide - Bajinya's Substantive Trial in UK Set for October 2027
[New Times] Genocide suspect Vincent Bajinya, also known as Vincent Brown, is scheduled to stand trial in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2027, over alleged involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
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@allafrica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:56:09
Musanze Market Fire - Govt Consoles Traders, Pledges Support for Repair
[New Times] The Rwandan government has condoled traders and members of the private sector in Musanze District following a fire that gutted much of GOICO Plaza, the main market in the city, on Saturday, October 10.
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@allafrica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:55:40
No Fatalities Reported in Musanze Market Fire, Officials Say
[New Times] Authorities in Musanze District said that no fatalities were recorded after a fire gutted GOICO Plaza, the main market in the city, causing extensive damage on Saturday, October 10.
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@allafrica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:58:59
First Lady Hails Africa New Life Ministries for 25 Years of Transforming Lives, Restoring Hope
[New Times] First Lady Jeannette Kagame has commended Africa New Life Ministries (ANLM) for supporting vulnerable families and helping restore dignity and a sense of belonging among people affected by the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and its aftermath.
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