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April 22
Rwanda: UK Migrants to Start Coming to Rwanda Within 3 Months - British PM
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the UK-Rwanda migration deal will finally get operational within a period of 10 to 12 weeks as the first flight of illegal migrants from… Read more »
March 26
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives More Refugees From Libya As UK Politicians Play Ping Pong With Asylum Plan
On Thursday, March 21, 91 refugees arrived in Rwanda from Libya. They were refugees from Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, and South Sudan who had been trying to get into Europe but… Read more »
January 05
Rwanda: Rwanda Not in Talks With Israel On Transfer of Palestinians From Gaza - Govt
Rwanda is not in any discussion with Israel on the transfer of Palestinians from Gaza, as alleged by an Israeli news outlet, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives Over 150 Asylum Seekers From Libya
Rwanda on December 28, welcomed 153 asylum seekers evacuated from Libya, according to the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA). Read more »
December 13, 2023
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 »
November 21, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Remains Open to Refugees, Says Govt Spokesperson
Rwanda is an open and welcoming country for people seeking safety and refuge, government spokesperson Yolande Makolo has said. Read more »
November 09, 2023
Rwanda: Over 6,000 Refugees 'Safely Resettled' From Rwanda in 2023
Up to 6,600 refugees in Rwanda were "safely" resettled in third countries in 2023, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). Read more »
October 14, 2023
Rwanda: UNHCR, WFP Announce Decrease in Basic Services for Refugees in Rwanda
Due to budget constraints, refugees in Rwanda will no longer be able to receive some basic services, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and World Food Programme (WFP) have informed the… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Rwanda: UN Says Nearly 12,000 Congolese Refugees Have Fled to Rwanda Since 2022
Rwanda has received more than 11,500 refugees from eastern DR Congo since 2022, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Read more »
July 31, 2023
Rwanda: Alight Rwanda Empowers Refugees in Mahama Camp
Alight Rwanda, a global humanitarian organization, on Friday, July 29 joined refugees and locals in Mahama Refugee Camp, in Kirehe District, Eastern Province for a special Umuganda… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Rwanda: People Smugglers Exploit UK Court Ruling to Lure in Prospective Migrants - Reports
Media reports have revealed how people-smuggling gangs are using the Thursday, June 29, decision by the United Kingdom's Court of Appeal which, among others, ruled that Rwanda is… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda is Safe for Asylum Seekers, Insists UK Prime Minister
The United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday, June 29, said he "fundamentally disagrees" with a ruling by the Court of Appeal which among others stated that… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Takes Issue With UK Court Ruling on Safety of Asylum Seekers
Rwanda takes issue with a recent ruling by the United Kingdom's Court of Appeal which, among others, ruled that the country is not a safe destination for asylum seekers and… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda-UK Migrant Partnership - Dying at Sea is Not an Option for the Most Vulnerable
Over the last week or so, news on the issue of death on the 'high seas' has saturated prime time. Unfortunately, however, one news story overshadowed all others; the Sunday… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Rwanda: Young Filmmaker Debuts Documentary on Refugees
In an industry often criticised for its lack of diversity and representation, a radical film has emerged, challenging societal perceptions and shedding light on the harsh… Read more »
June 22, 2023
East Africa: Lawmakers Push Law on EAC Refugee Management
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has said there is a need to expedite the adoption and implementation of the harmonised refugee management policy in the East African… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Rwanda: Malawi - Over 30 Rwandan Refugees Express Interest to Return
Thirty-three Rwandans who have been residing in Malawi as refugees have expressed their desire to return home and will be repatriated "later this month of June." Read more »
June 19, 2023
Rwanda: UNHCR Boss on Situation of Refugees in Rwanda Ahead of World Refugee Day
On Tuesday, June 20, Rwanda will join the international community to celebrate World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to honour people who have been forced to flee their home… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Rwanda: Mahama Refugee Camp Gets Second Health Center Worth Rwf350 Million
The Ministry of Health has inaugurated a second health center in Mahama Refugee Camp. According to authorities, the facility Rwf350 million worth facility will be delivering… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Rwanda: Red Cross Supports Cooperatives Owned By Refugees, Host Communities in Gatsibo
The life of DR Congo refugees in Nyabiheke refugee camp and host communities in Gatsibo sector of Gatsibo district has socially and economically improved, thanks to the support by… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Rwanda: Repatriation of Congolese Refugees Does Not Require Endless Meetings
Officials from Rwanda and their counterparts from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), on Monday, May 15 met in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss the long overdue… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Rwanda: Refugees in Rwanda Quiz Diplomats on 'Terrible' Situation in DR Congo's East
Refugees from DR Congo who are in Rwanda have quizzed foreign diplomats on what the international community is doing to address the political instabilities that have continued to… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Rwanda: More Congolese Refugees Flee to Rwanda As Fighting Renews
The number of refugees entering Rwanda from eastern DR Congo has passed 4,300, according to new figures obtained by The New Times show. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Refugees Petition Embassies Over DR Congo Insecurity
Representatives of over 72,000 Congolese refugees who live in Rwanda on Monday, January 23 submitted petitions to different embassies in Kigali, calling on the international… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Sets Up Emergency Camp As More Congolese Refugees Arrive
Rwanda has set up an emergency refugee camp in Rubavu District amid rising numbers of arriving refugees from eastern DR Congo. Read more »
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