The Latest Breaking News from Rwanda

Charles meets business leaders as row over Rwanda remark rumbles on

Boris Johnson has already struck out at “condescending” opponents of his controversial asylum scheme ahead of talks with the heir to the throne.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

‘Keep an open mind’: Boris Johnson to stress ‘merits’ of asylum policy to Prince Charles in Rwanda

The Prime Minister struck out at ‘condescending’ opponents of plans to forcibly remove migrants to the East African nation.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

Boris Johnson says he'll tell Prince Charles to ‘keep an open mind’ about Rwanda asylum seekers plan

Boris Johnson will meet Prince Charles for a showdown cuppa in Rwanda after the future King reportedly branded Britain’s £120m deal to send unwanted asylum seekers to the capital Kigali 'appalling'

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022

Kigali summit tests Commonwealth's clout as awkward issues loom

Commonwealth leaders gather in Rwanda this week to discuss issues ranging from trade to health to climate change, a summit that will test the organisation's mettle at a time when its relevance is being questioned.

Reuters · Jun 23, 2022

UK unveils plans to override European rights court after Rwanda spat

The UK government has said it will introduce legislation allowing it to ignore certain European Court of Human Rights decisions after a judge in Strasbourg blocked flights removing asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 23, 2022

External affairs minister S Jaishankar interacts with Indian community in Rwanda

KIGALI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar lauded the Indian community in Rwanda for its contribution towards strengthening bilateral ties and spoke about India's progress while interacting with community members during his visit to this East African country.

The Times of India · Jun 23, 2022

S. Jaishankar meets Rwandan counterpart to discuss Commonwealth summit agenda, bilateral ties

Foreign Minister Jaishankar is in Rwanda to attend the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022

Boris Johnson ‘unlikely’ to bring up Rwanda asylum policy with Charles, says No 10 – as it happened

PM due to meet Prince of Wales during his visit to Rwanda; voters go to polls in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022

Factbox-Commonwealth nations meet in Rwanda - what you need to know

Heads of government from Commonwealth nations will meet in the Rwandan capital Kigali on Friday and Saturday to discuss cooperation on topics ranging from green energy to rising food prices to the war in Ukraine, among others.

Reuters · Jun 23, 2022

Commonwealth heads expected to endorse climate charter

Leaders of the Commonwealth's 54 nations are expected to call for increased momentum on climate action at a meeting in Rwanda this week, ahead of the United Nations climate change summit in the seaside resort of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt later this year

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022