Congo-Kinshasa: UN Rights Official Condemns 'Disastrous Conditions' in DR Congo Prisons

Prison conditions in DR Congo have deteriorated, with cases of torture and sexual violence being reported in detention centres run by the intelligence services, the UN High… Read more »

Rwanda: World Refugee Day and the Enduring Plight of Congolese People

As we celebrate World Refugee Day, we remember the millions forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, and violence. But for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Remains Committed to Welcoming Refugees - Minister Murasira

The Minister in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), Maj. Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira on Thursday, June 20, said that Rwanda remains committed to welcoming refugees and asylum… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Receives Over 100 New African Migrants From Libya

Rwandan immigration officers on Thursday, June 13, received 113 refugees and migrants from Libya. Read more »

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 »

Rwanda: Govt Allocates Rwf 9bn to Address Ravine Erosion Near Refugee Camps

The government has allocated Rwf 9 billion to address the issue of ravines in and around refugee camps, aiming to combat environmental degradation and improve living conditions for… Read more »

Rwanda: AU Condemns Attack On Camps of Internally Displaced Persons in Eastern DR Congo

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb Moussa Faki Mahamat, has condemned, in the strongest terms, the murderous bombardment of the camps of the internally displaced… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Receives First UK Migrant Under New Voluntary Scheme

The government has confirmed that the United Kingdom sent its first asylum seeker to Rwanda on Monday, April 29 under a new voluntary program inked between both countries. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »