European Union Special Representative to the Great Lakes Region Ambassador Johan Borgstam visits Rwanda

Discussions between Ambassador Borgstam and Rwanda Government officials took place in the framework of his mandate as European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Great Lakes region

The European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Great Lakes Region, Ambassador Johan Borgstam, visited Rwanda between 10 and12 October, as part of a broader mission in the Great Lakes Region. In this first visit to the region since his recent appointment, Ambassador Borgstam met with His Excellency President Paul…

European Union-Rwanda Launch Groundbreaking Justice and Accountability Programme: A Leap Towards Sustainable Development

This programme aims at ‘Empowering Rwanda's Justice and Reconciliation Efforts: A Milestone Towards Sustainable Development'

The new justice and accountability programme launched together with the Ministry of Justice and Justice sector actors reflects the shared commitment to advancing justice, reconciliation and human rights, laying a strong foundation for sustainable development and unity.  The Ministry of Justice, EU Delegation to Rwanda and some key actors in the…

European Union and Germany Join Forces to Boost Rwanda's Mining Sector

This collaborative effort between the EU, Germany, and RMB aims to bolster Rwanda's contribution to the regional, continental and global mining industry

Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the project aims to enhance compliance with international minerals sourcing standards, support sector digitalization, strengthen technical and vocational education and training (TVET) skills in the mining sector, and improve the application of international social and environmental protection standards. During the EU-Rwanda Business Forum…

Team Europe promotes tourism and green mobility in Ride Rwanda 2023

A group of almost 30 Team Europe riders took part in the first stages of the race between Kigali and Rwamagana and from Muhanga to Gisagara

The European Union Delegation in Rwanda, EU Member State Embassies, and their agencies on Monday, 20 February 2023 participated in Ride Rwanda 2023, a four-day cycling event collateral to annual Tour du Rwanda cycling event. A group of almost 30 Team Europe riders took part in the first stages of…

European Union and Government of Rwanda conclude new agriculture cooperation programme on “Transformational climate-smart and inclusive agriculture in Rwanda”

The three-year Financing Agreement will reinforce Rwanda-EU bilateral cooperation and advance on common interests

On Thursday, 6 October 2022, the European Union Ambassador-designate to Rwanda, Belen Calvo Uyarra met Rwanda’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana for a courtesy meeting to discuss bilateral development cooperation, along which a financing agreement on Transformational climate-smart and inclusive agriculture in Rwanda for an amount of € 69 million…

European Union supports creation of new masterplan to enhance biodiversity conservation in Rwanda

This initiative is yet another demonstration of how the EU supports Rwanda’s key development priorities in line with the European Green Deal, the EU’s policy package to achieve climate neutrality by 2050

The European Union (EU) has concluded a technical assistance contract for around FRW 230 million to support Rwanda Development Board (RDB) in designing the Rwanda Conservation strategy and masterplan. The strategy will contribute to the sustainable management of biodiversity in Rwanda and enhance the sector’s policy framework by providing guidance…

European Union Heads of Mission meet new board of Rwanda Media Commission

Ambassadors of the European Union and EU Member States today paid a courtesy call on the Chairman and Commissioners of the Rwanda Media Commission (RMC)

Ambassadors of the European Union and EU Member States today paid a courtesy call on the Chairman and Commissioners of the Rwanda Media Commission (RMC). The Ambassadors made a number of press remarks after the meeting: "We welcomed the chance to meet the new board of RMC after its elections…

EU pays €10 million for rural roads in Rwanda

The grant will go towards the continued rehabilitation and maintenance of 200 kilometres of rural roads in Rwanda

The Delegation of the European Union to Rwanda has signed off on a €10 million grant payment to the Government of Rwanda. The grant will go towards the continued rehabilitation and maintenance of 200 kilometres of rural roads in Rwanda.   The Head of the Delegation of the European Union…

EU Human Rights Day Event to focus on Freedom of Expression and Media Transformation

The Delegation of The European Union to Rwanda and EU Member States will hold a Human Rights Day Event on the topic of "Freedom of Expression and Media Transformation: Lessons from Africa and Europe" on 14, December 2016

The Delegation of The European Union to Rwanda and EU Member States will hold a Human Rights Day Event on the topic of "Freedom of Expression and Media Transformation: Lessons from Africa and Europe" on 14, December 2016. The event will be part of activities to mark the International Human…

Joint op-ed by Faustin-Archange Touadéra (President of the Central African Republic), Federica Mogherini (High Representative of the European Union for Foreign and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission), Jan Eliasson (Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations), Makhtar Diop (Vice-President of the World Bank)

Three years ago the Central African Republic was on the brink of collapse. But today, the country has changed course. The people of the Central African Republic have chosen to turn the page through free and democratic elections. The international community has accompanied each step of the transition, so that…