Rwanda agrees with Trump to accept 250 US migrants

Rwanda has agreed to accept up to 250 migrants from the United States under a new arrangement with Washington. Though details remain scarce, the Rwandan government confirmed it would assess each case individually.

Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo said the agreement was rooted in Rwanda’s understanding of displacement, noting, “Nearly every Rwandan family has experienced it.” Those resettled will receive housing, healthcare, and training.

This comes after Rwanda’s controversial UK migrant deal was dropped, following a shift in Britain’s government.

While the US expands third-country deportation efforts, including to South Sudan and Eswatini, rights groups warn such policies could violate international protections, placing migrants at risk.

Rwanda, praised for stability but criticized for its rights record, maintains it is committed to humanitarian responsibility, though full timelines for the US deal remain unclear.