July 29
Rwanda: Kagame, New UK Premier Discuss Illegal Migration Crisis
President Paul Kagame and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday, July 27, discussed collaboration between Rwanda and the United Kingdom in tackling illegal migration. Read more »
July 08
Rwanda: Rwanda Remains Open to Migrants As UK Deal Falters
The Rwandan government said, on Monday, July 8, it is still committed to finding a solution to the global migration crisis and the safety of migrants after Britain's new Prime… Read more »
June 12
Rwanda: Migration - UNHCR Accused of Lying in Wake of New Anti-Rwanda Claims
The UN refugee agency has been accused of "undermining Rwanda's welcoming policy" and lying in its latest attempt to block Britain's plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda. Read more »
May 23
Rwanda: Gen Nzabamwita Makes Case for Visa-Free African Migration
The Secretary General of Rwanda's National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS), Maj Gen Joseph Nzabamwita, has stressed the need for African countries to ease movement of… Read more »
April 23
Rwanda: House of Lords Passes UK-Rwanda Migration Agreement
The United Kingdom's upper house of parliament, on Tuesday, April 23, approved a government bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, a development that is key for the implementation… Read more »
Rwanda: UK-Rwanda Deal - One Must First Live in Rwanda Before Any Criticism
Right after the UK passed a law seeking to have illegal immigrants moved to Rwanda for processing or settling in the country if they opt to, some international actor went berserk… Read more »
April 18
Rwanda: Govt Mulls Legal Provisions to Implement Rwanda-UK Migration Treaty
The government has proposed changes to the 2014 law on refugees and migrants, including legal provisions that will enable the implementation of a migration treaty signed between… Read more »
January 25
Rwanda: Cabinet Endorses Bill Ratifying Rwanda-UK Migration Treaty
The Cabinet meeting on January 25, approved a bill ratifying a migration agreement between Rwanda and the UK, which seeks to protect refugees and migrants, according to a statement… Read more »
January 15
Rwanda: Burundi's Unilateral Closure of Borders With Rwanda Is a Diplomatic Misstep
Burundi closed again its land borders with Rwanda last week, marking a swift reversal just over a year after reopening. The abrupt shift has reignited concerns about the delicate… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Leads Africa in Visa Openness - Report
Rwanda has emerged as the leading champion of visa openness in Africa for 2023, showcasing an increasingly liberal visa regime established over the past eight years, according to… Read more »
Rwanda: UK-Rwanda Migration Plan - What Next After British Parliament Votes in Favour of New Treaty?
On Tuesday, December 12, British legislators voted in favour of the recently inked migration treaty between their nation and Rwanda. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Rwanda: UK Lawmakers Vote in Favour of New Migration Treaty With Rwanda
British lawmakers on Tuesday, December 12, voted in favour of the new migration treaty signed between their country and Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: British Parliament to Vote On New UK-Rwanda Migration Plan
British lawmakers will on Tuesday, December 12, vote on the new migration treaty signed between the UK and Rwanda. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda is Safe for Migrants - UK Investor
The Rwanda-UK migration treaty which comes to strengthen the existing Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP) is a ''sensible move'' and a commitment by the Rwandan… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Rwanda: Five Things to Know About Rwanda-UK Migration Treaty
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, on Tuesday, December 5, signed a joint treaty with his counterpart, the United Kingdom Home… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, UK Sign New Migration Deal
Rwanda and the United Kingdom on Tuesday, December 5, announced a new migration treaty that is set to re-emphasize, in a binding manner, already existing commitments that address… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Home Secretary Arrives in Rwanda
The United Kingdom's Home Secretary James Cleverly on Tuesday morning visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial, as part of his visit to Rwanda. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Rwanda: New UK-Rwanda Migration Treaty to 'Reemphasise' Initial Plan
A new treaty on migration between the United Kingdom and Rwanda will respond to concerns raised by the UK Supreme Court, according to the government of Rwanda. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Rwanda: Timeline - UK-Rwanda Migration Partnership
The United Kingdom's Supreme Court on Wednesday, November 15, ruled that a migration plan by the UK government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda would be unlawful. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Rwanda: UK Working on New Migration Treaty With Rwanda - Premier
The United Kingdom (UK) has been working on a new migration treaty with Rwanda and will finalise it in light of its Supreme Court's decision to declare the 2022 Migration and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, UK Mull New Treaty on Migration
Following a ruling by the UK Supreme Court on Wednesday, November 15, that the UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda would be unlawful, both governments have hinted on a new… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda-UK Migration Deal - Kigali Challenges UK Supreme Court's 'Unsafe Third Country' Claim
The United Kingdom's Supreme Court decision on the Rwanda-UK Migration and Economic Development Partnership "is ultimately a decision for the UK's judicial system," the… Read more »
Africa: Minister Gasore Urges Africa to Address Tax, Visa Issues
The Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore has urged African countries to address tax and visa issues, among other challenges that are impeding the progress of aviation on the… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Rwanda: UK Supreme Court to Issue Ruling On Rwanda Migrant Plan Next Week
The United Kingdom's Supreme Court will, on Wednesday, November 15, deliver its ruling on whether the country can go ahead with its plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, Venezuela Waive Visas for Holders of Diplomatic, Official Passports
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on November 1 received the Minister of the People's Power for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and discussions centred on… Read more »