This is the number of illegal immigrants deported from the United States that Rwanda is preparing to receive. An agreement to this effect was signed between Kigali and Washington last June for Rwanda to accept certain immigrants.
Donald Trump had already announced the expulsion of millions of foreigners illegally present in the United States. The Rwandan spokesperson stated that “Those accepted will receive vocational training, health care, and housing assistance to restart their lives.” Other African countries such as South Sudan and Eswatini have also begun accepting migrants.
Makolo emphasized that Rwanda’s willingness to participate in the relocation of migrants stems from its national experience with displacement and its long-standing principles of reintegration and rehabilitation.
Similarly, It could be recalled that Rwanda signed in 2022, aimed to transfer individuals seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda, where their cases would be processed. However, Britain’s Supreme Court ruled against the policy in September 2023, stating that Rwanda was not a safe destination for asylum seekers. Although the UK had already transferred a substantial portion of the agreed-upon funds, Rwandan officials insist that an additional £50 million is still owed.
