Paul Kagame wants Africa in the driver's seat, together. The Rwandan president has called on African nations to unite behind the country's planned Formula 1 Grand Prix, framing the race not just as a Rwandan milestone but as a continental moment worth showing up for.
The call came after two heads of state voiced their support. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema both sent messages of encouragement, signaling that the excitement around Rwanda hosting an F1 race is already crossing borders.
Kagame's push for collaboration suggests the vision here is bigger than a single race weekend. With backing from neighboring leaders already rolling in, the question now is how many more African governments will get behind the grid before the lights go out.
Originally published by AllAfrica.