Rwanda

Country Rwanda
Capital Kigali
Continent Africa
Currency Rwandan franc(RWF)
Languages Kinyarwanda, French & English

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Introduction

In 1959, three years before independence from Belgium, the majority ethnic group, the Hutus, overthrew the ruling Tutsi king. Over the next several years, thousands of Tutsis were killed, and some 150,000 driven into exile in neighboring countries. The children of these exiles later formed a rebel group, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), and began a civil war in 1990. The war, along with several political and economic upheavals, exacerbated ethnic tensions, culminating in April 1994 in the genocide of roughly 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus. The Tutsi rebels defeated the Hutu regime and ended the killing in July 1994, but approximately 2 million Hutu refugees - many fearing Tutsi retribution - fled to neighboring Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zaire. Since then, most of the refugees have returned to Rwanda, but several thousand remained in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC; the former Zaire) and formed an extremist insurgency bent on retaking Rwanda, much as the RPF tried in 1990. Rwanda held its first local elections in 1999 and its first post-genocide presidential and legislative elections in 2003. Rwanda in 2009 staged a joint military operation with the Congolese Army in DRC to rout out the Hutu extremist insurgency there and Kigali and Kinshasa restored diplomatic relations. Rwanda also joined the Commonwealth in late 2009.

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Three decades after Rwanda's genocide, the past is ever-present - The EconomistThree decades after Rwanda's genocide, the past is ever-present  The Economist

Congo deals with 'unparalleled' internal displacement, worsening security as Rwanda-backed M23 expands influence - FirstpostCongo deals with 'unparalleled' internal displacement, worsening security as Rwanda-backed M23 expands influence  Firstpost

UN rights committee urges UK to drop plan to deport refugees to Rwanda - ThePrintUN rights committee urges UK to drop plan to deport refugees to Rwanda  ThePrint

New Times journalists win Rwanda’s first-ever AI journalist challenge| The New Times - New Times PublicationNew Times journalists win Rwanda’s first-ever AI journalist challenge| The New Times  New Times Publication

Rwanda: Ubutaka buto ku baturage benshi – Aba bagore b’i Musanze babonye igisubizo - BBC.comRwanda: Ubutaka buto ku baturage benshi – Aba bagore b’i Musanze babonye igisubizo  BBC.com

GLOBALink | China-made electric buses gain popularity in Rwanda - XinhuaGLOBALink | China-made electric buses gain popularity in Rwanda  Xinhua

Rwanda receives more refugees from Libya as UK politicians play ping pong with asylum plan| The New Times - New Times PublicationRwanda receives more refugees from Libya as UK politicians play ping pong with asylum plan| The New Times  New Times Publication

Eastern Africa Standby Force member states convene in Rwanda for disaster response harmonisation| The New Times - New Times PublicationEastern Africa Standby Force member states convene in Rwanda for disaster response harmonisation| The New Times  New Times Publication

Ewangelia Easter Celebration Concert to help increase Bible distribution in Rwandan communities| The New Times - New Times PublicationEwangelia Easter Celebration Concert to help increase Bible distribution in Rwandan communities| The New Times  New Times Publication

PHOTOS: New envoys pledge to bolster ties with Rwanda| The New Times - New Times PublicationPHOTOS: New envoys pledge to bolster ties with Rwanda| The New Times  New Times Publication

Fresh blow for Rwanda deportation plan as report shows extreme poverty and hunger - The GuardianFresh blow for Rwanda deportation plan as report shows extreme poverty and hunger  The Guardian

Politics class: House of Lords inflicts fresh defeats on Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill - Financial TimesPolitics class: House of Lords inflicts fresh defeats on Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill  Financial Times

Why has UK’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda been delayed again? - Al Jazeera EnglishWhy has UK’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda been delayed again?  Al Jazeera English

Rwanda asylum deportation plan faces more delays – how did we get here? - The ConversationRwanda asylum deportation plan faces more delays – how did we get here?  The Conversation

Kagame: ‘DRC thought the East African Force was there to fight its wars’ - The Africa ReportKagame: ‘DRC thought the East African Force was there to fight its wars’  The Africa Report

Indictment accuses Rwandan man of lying about role in his country's 1994 genocide to come to US - Deccan ChronicleIndictment accuses Rwandan man of lying about role in his country's 1994 genocide to come to US  Deccan Chronicle

What does the Rwanda Plan mean for victims and survivors of human trafficking? - BondWhat does the Rwanda Plan mean for victims and survivors of human trafficking?  Bond

EU and Rwanda sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable Raw Materials Value Chains - European CommissionEU and Rwanda sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable Raw Materials Value Chains  European Commission

Increase in Domestic Savings Can Unlock Rwanda's Private Sector Potential - World Bank GroupIncrease in Domestic Savings Can Unlock Rwanda's Private Sector Potential  World Bank Group

UK to pay failed asylum seekers to move to Rwanda under new scheme - BBC.comUK to pay failed asylum seekers to move to Rwanda under new scheme  BBC.com

World Report 2024: Rwanda - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Rwanda  Human Rights Watch

Rwanda and AGRA launch Africa Food Systems Forum - teleSUR EnglishRwanda and AGRA launch Africa Food Systems Forum  teleSUR English

43 international professionals from Rwanda & Kenya build their skills and capacities at EDII - India Education Diary43 international professionals from Rwanda & Kenya build their skills and capacities at EDII  India Education Diary

James Cleverly spent £165,000 on flight to Rwanda to sign deportation deal - The GuardianJames Cleverly spent £165,000 on flight to Rwanda to sign deportation deal  The Guardian

Few want it, and even fewer think it will succeed. So why in the world is Sunak clinging to the Rwanda policy? - The GuardianFew want it, and even fewer think it will succeed. So why in the world is Sunak clinging to the Rwanda policy?  The Guardian

Rwanda bill could become law without independent scrutiny, says ex-watchdog - The GuardianRwanda bill could become law without independent scrutiny, says ex-watchdog  The Guardian

Rwanda bill likely to be stalled at least till April after seven defeats in the Lords - The GuardianRwanda bill likely to be stalled at least till April after seven defeats in the Lords  The Guardian

Escalation of Hostilities in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo - United States Department of State - Department of StateEscalation of Hostilities in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo - United States Department of State  Department of State

Rwanda to host Africa Food Systems Annual Summit – Foreign Brief - Foreign BriefRwanda to host Africa Food Systems Annual Summit – Foreign Brief  Foreign Brief

DRC-Rwanda crisis: what's needed to prevent a regional war - The ConversationDRC-Rwanda crisis: what's needed to prevent a regional war  The Conversation

Kenyan sugar refinery eyes Rwandan relocation amidst regulatory hurdles - ChiniMandi NewsKenyan sugar refinery eyes Rwandan relocation amidst regulatory hurdles  ChiniMandi News

Rwanda trips by UK ministers and officials have already cost over £400,000 - The GuardianRwanda trips by UK ministers and officials have already cost over £400,000  The Guardian

Umuganda: Rwanda's audacity of hope to end plastic pollution - United Nations Development ProgrammeUmuganda: Rwanda's audacity of hope to end plastic pollution  United Nations Development Programme

Rwanda's ruling party again chooses Kagame as presidential candidate - FRANCE 24 EnglishRwanda's ruling party again chooses Kagame as presidential candidate  FRANCE 24 English

UK's Rwanda asylum moves undercut core human rights protections - UN Human Rights Chief - OHCHRUK's Rwanda asylum moves undercut core human rights protections - UN Human Rights Chief  OHCHR

Rwanda's Judo Development Continues - International Judo FederationRwanda's Judo Development Continues  International Judo Federation

Rwanda: Why Global Coalition Is Lobbying Rwanda to Endorse 'End of Fossil Fuels' Call - AllAfrica - Top Africa NewsRwanda: Why Global Coalition Is Lobbying Rwanda to Endorse 'End of Fossil Fuels' Call  AllAfrica - Top Africa News

“Join Us or Die”: Rwanda's Extraterritorial Repression | HRW - Human Rights Watch“Join Us or Die”: Rwanda's Extraterritorial Repression | HRW  Human Rights Watch

Rwanda ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment - ILORwanda ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment  ILO

UK plans to pay asylum seekers to move to Rwanda - Al Jazeera EnglishUK plans to pay asylum seekers to move to Rwanda  Al Jazeera English

Newspaper headlines: Rwanda defeat in Lords and 'rate cut hope' - BBC.comNewspaper headlines: Rwanda defeat in Lords and 'rate cut hope'  BBC.com

What is the UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda? - BBCWhat is the UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda?  BBC

Safety of Rwanda Bill: progress of the bill - House of Commons Library - Commons LibrarySafety of Rwanda Bill: progress of the bill - House of Commons Library  Commons Library

Empowering Entrepreneurship: EDII's Impact on 43 International Professionals from Rwanda & Kenya Education - The Plunge DailyEmpowering Entrepreneurship: EDII's Impact on 43 International Professionals from Rwanda & Kenya Education  The Plunge Daily

ACLED Brief | Rwanda-backed M23 Rebels Advance Toward Goma in Eastern DR Congo - ACLEDACLED Brief | Rwanda-backed M23 Rebels Advance Toward Goma in Eastern DR Congo  ACLED

Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill returns to the Lords - CommitteesSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill returns to the Lords  Committees

Ben Jennings on Rishi Sunak's continuing frustrations with the Rwanda bill – cartoon - The GuardianBen Jennings on Rishi Sunak's continuing frustrations with the Rwanda bill – cartoon  The Guardian

Rwanda country profile - BBC.comRwanda country profile  BBC.com

Thirty years after he allegedly participated in the Rwandan genocide, a man was arrested in Ohio - CNNThirty years after he allegedly participated in the Rwandan genocide, a man was arrested in Ohio  CNN

House of Lords Stalls U.K. Bill to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda - The New York TimesHouse of Lords Stalls U.K. Bill to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda  The New York Times

Rwandan Man Charged in US for Concealing 1994 Genocide Role to Gain Citizenship - OneindiaRwandan Man Charged in US for Concealing 1994 Genocide Role to Gain Citizenship  Oneindia

Newspaper headlines: Kate 'pictured in public' and 'key' Rwanda vote - BBC.comNewspaper headlines: Kate 'pictured in public' and 'key' Rwanda vote  BBC.com

Rwanda: Amashyaka PSD na PL yirinze 'guhangana n'intare'? - BBC.comRwanda: Amashyaka PSD na PL yirinze 'guhangana n'intare'?  BBC.com

UK Should Abandon Dangerous, Authoritarian Rwanda Bill - Human Rights WatchUK Should Abandon Dangerous, Authoritarian Rwanda Bill  Human Rights Watch

Opinion: After Rwanda, I found a path to personal peace. Can the world find collective peace? - The Globe and MailOpinion: After Rwanda, I found a path to personal peace. Can the world find collective peace?  The Globe and Mail

France's Half Billion euro Boost to Rwanda's Health, Training and Climate - Agence française de développement (AFD)France's Half Billion euro Boost to Rwanda's Health, Training and Climate  Agence française de développement (AFD)

U.S. Embassy Solicitation: Residential Security Upgrade - US Embassy in RwandaU.S. Embassy Solicitation: Residential Security Upgrade  US Embassy in Rwanda

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda asylum bill suffers defeats in House of Lords - Financial TimesRishi Sunak's Rwanda asylum bill suffers defeats in House of Lords  Financial Times

UK bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda 'undercuts human rights': UN rights chief - UN NewsUK bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda 'undercuts human rights': UN rights chief  UN News

Lords pass five amendments to Rwanda bill in heavy defeat for Rishi Sunak - The GuardianLords pass five amendments to Rwanda bill in heavy defeat for Rishi Sunak  The Guardian

Security in Congo's mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says - The Associated PressSecurity in Congo's mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says  The Associated Press

A Strong Commitment to Human Capital is an Investment in Rwanda's Future - World Bank GroupA Strong Commitment to Human Capital is an Investment in Rwanda's Future  World Bank Group

Rwandan president Paul Kagame suggests UK could get money back - BBC.comRwandan president Paul Kagame suggests UK could get money back  BBC.com

E-commerce platform bridges the digital gender divide in Rwanda - UN WomenE-commerce platform bridges the digital gender divide in Rwanda  UN Women

Rwanda: End Abuses Against Journalists - Human Rights WatchRwanda: End Abuses Against Journalists  Human Rights Watch

Labour: Rwanda bill is a gimmick and govt has no grip - Yahoo News UKLabour: Rwanda bill is a gimmick and govt has no grip  Yahoo News UK

Public backs Lords in clash with government on Rwanda bill – new poll - British FuturePublic backs Lords in clash with government on Rwanda bill – new poll  British Future

Why the West Refused to Stop the Rwandan Genocide - The WalrusWhy the West Refused to Stop the Rwandan Genocide  The Walrus

I've spent time with refugees in French coastal camps and they told me the government's Rwanda plan is not putting ... - The Conversation IndonesiaI've spent time with refugees in French coastal camps and they told me the government's Rwanda plan is not putting ...  The Conversation Indonesia

Rwanda’s Environment Minister opens Africa’s sustainable cooling and cold-chain centre - University of BirminghamRwanda’s Environment Minister opens Africa’s sustainable cooling and cold-chain centre  University of Birmingham

Rwanda and the European Union strengthen partnership - European CommissionRwanda and the European Union strengthen partnership  European Commission

What is the UK’s ‘Safety of Rwanda’ bill and why are MPs fighting over it? - Al Jazeera EnglishWhat is the UK’s ‘Safety of Rwanda’ bill and why are MPs fighting over it?  Al Jazeera English

The Lords have pulled apart the cruel and Orwellian Rwanda bill – yet still, the Tories press on - The GuardianThe Lords have pulled apart the cruel and Orwellian Rwanda bill – yet still, the Tories press on  The Guardian

BK Group Reports Rwf74.8bn Profit, 25% Growth To Cement Position As Rwanda's Leading Bank - KT PressBK Group Reports Rwf74.8bn Profit, 25% Growth To Cement Position As Rwanda's Leading Bank  KT Press

Tshisekedi, Kagame blow hot and cold in pledge to end tensions - The East AfricanTshisekedi, Kagame blow hot and cold in pledge to end tensions  The East African

DR Congo's Tshisekedi agrees to meet Rwanda's Kagame, Angola FM says - Eye on Africa - FRANCE 24 EnglishDR Congo's Tshisekedi agrees to meet Rwanda's Kagame, Angola FM says - Eye on Africa  FRANCE 24 English

Lords' latest defeat of Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill delays it past Easter - The IndependentLords' latest defeat of Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill delays it past Easter  The Independent

Will Félix Tshisekedi deliver war or peace for DR Congo and Rwanda? - BBC.comWill Félix Tshisekedi deliver war or peace for DR Congo and Rwanda?  BBC.com

Rwanda explained: From politics to human rights and refugees - DW (English)Rwanda explained: From politics to human rights and refugees  DW (English)

Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row - Al Jazeera EnglishBurundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row  Al Jazeera English

What are the Rwanda Treaty and the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill? - UK in a Changing EuropeWhat are the Rwanda Treaty and the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill?  UK in a Changing Europe

Rishi Sunak should not disregard Lords scrutiny of his Rwanda bill - The Institute for Government |Rishi Sunak should not disregard Lords scrutiny of his Rwanda bill  The Institute for Government |

Kenya and Rwanda win Commonwealth Access to Justice Innovation Awards | Commonwealth - CommonwealthKenya and Rwanda win Commonwealth Access to Justice Innovation Awards | Commonwealth  Commonwealth

UK’s Sunak wins parliament vote on deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda - Al Jazeera EnglishUK’s Sunak wins parliament vote on deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda  Al Jazeera English

Tory deputy chairman blames 'pesky peers' and Labour for blocking Rwanda bill he abstained on - Sky NewsTory deputy chairman blames 'pesky peers' and Labour for blocking Rwanda bill he abstained on  Sky News

The UK Can't Legislate Away Rwanda's Rights Record - Human Rights WatchThe UK Can't Legislate Away Rwanda's Rights Record  Human Rights Watch

DR Congo accuses Rwanda of airport ‘drone attack’ in restive east - Al Jazeera EnglishDR Congo accuses Rwanda of airport ‘drone attack’ in restive east  Al Jazeera English

Rwanda - African Development BankRwanda  African Development Bank

Supreme Court rules Rwanda asylum policy unlawful - BBC.comSupreme Court rules Rwanda asylum policy unlawful  BBC.com

UK: Abandon Rwanda Asylum Transfer Plan - Human Rights WatchUK: Abandon Rwanda Asylum Transfer Plan  Human Rights Watch

PM unwilling to name Rwanda flights airline - Yahoo News UKPM unwilling to name Rwanda flights airline  Yahoo News UK

France urges Rwanda to end support for M23 rebels, pull troops out of DR Congo - FRANCE 24 EnglishFrance urges Rwanda to end support for M23 rebels, pull troops out of DR Congo  FRANCE 24 English

Kenyan minister Kipchumba Murkomen sparks concern with 'Rwanda-is-autocracy' remark - BBC.comKenyan minister Kipchumba Murkomen sparks concern with 'Rwanda-is-autocracy' remark  BBC.com

Rwanda deportation bill set back again after House of Lords votes - The GuardianRwanda deportation bill set back again after House of Lords votes  The Guardian

Why Britain’s Lords Are Clashing With Sunak Over Rwanda - The New York TimesWhy Britain’s Lords Are Clashing With Sunak Over Rwanda  The New York Times

Rwanda: Global Playbook of Abuse to Silence Critics - Human Rights WatchRwanda: Global Playbook of Abuse to Silence Critics  Human Rights Watch

Why global coalition is lobbying Rwanda to endorse ‘end of fossil fuels’ call| The New Times - New Times PublicationWhy global coalition is lobbying Rwanda to endorse ‘end of fossil fuels’ call| The New Times  New Times Publication

What is the Rwanda bill? UK's migrant plan explained - ReutersWhat is the Rwanda bill? UK's migrant plan explained  Reuters

Sarah Akinterinwa on James Cleverly's expensive Rwanda flight – cartoon - The GuardianSarah Akinterinwa on James Cleverly's expensive Rwanda flight – cartoon  The Guardian

Tanzania and Rwanda to open new border point - The East AfricanTanzania and Rwanda to open new border point  The East African