Hier à Paris, c'était l'heure de vérité dans la course pour le poste de Secrétaire général de la Francophonie. L'audition des quatre candidats, par la 47ème session extraordinaire de la Conférence ministérielle de la Francophonie (CMF), a permis à chaque postulant de présenter, pendant 20 minutes, son parcours et sa vision, et de répondre, pendant 35 minutes, aux questions des ministres. Ceci était une première dans l'histoire de la Francophonie, qui a été permise par la réforme de la gouvernance de l'OIF opérée par la Secrétaire générale actuelle, Louise Mushikiwabo.
49 États membres, dont 23 ministres, étaient représentés à la CMF, y compris les Ministres des Affaires étrangères des quatre États ayant présenté des candidats (trois - Mauritanie, Roumanie et Rwanda - en présentiel, et une - RDC- en visioconférence).
À l'issue des auditions, deux conclusions se sont immédiatement imposées:
1) Les présentations de tous les candidats ont été faites dans un esprit très constructif. En effet, les trois femmes africaines et le gentleman européen ont pu dérouler leur programme, sans confrontation aucune entre pays ou candidats. Les même personnes ont d'ailleurs pu échanger, de façon cordiale et courtoise, lors de la réception organisée par le Président cambodgien de la CMF;
2) Un contraste saisissant a quand-même sauté aux yeux de tous; entre d'une part, l'expérience, la compétence et la maîtrise des dossiers de Louise Mushikiwabo, et, d'autre part, celles de ses trois compétiteurs. Mais cela n'enlève rien à l'ambition sincère que tous les candidats ont pu exprimer pour notre organisation commune.
La prochaine étape sera le 20ème Sommet de la Francophonie, qui aura lieu à Phnom Penh au Cambodge les 15-16 Novembre 2026, au cours duquel les Chefs d'État et de Gouvernement vont, sur recommendation de leurs ministres, élire ou réélire le/la Secrétaire général(e) de la Francophonie.
🎥Video Highlights: Rwanda Marks World Refugee Day 2026 with a bold Strategy to empower 50% of Refugee Households to achieve Economic Self-Reliance within Five Years.
Hon. Minister Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert MURASIRA reaffirmed Rwanda's commitment to continue protecting refugees and ensuring the country remains a place of safety, dignity, and opportunity until conditions allow for safe and voluntary return or other durable solutions.
#WRD2026 @RefugeesRwanda
Delivering his remarks, Minister Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert MURASIRA reiterated the importance of collective action in improving refugee livelihoods and advancing their journey toward self-reliance. He highlighted the Refugee Sustainable Graduation Strategy (2025–2030), developed by the Government of Rwanda, @RefugeesRwanda, and partners, as a transformative roadmap toward sustainable refugee inclusion.
The Minister, reaffirmed the Government's ambition that, within the next five years, at least 50% of refugee households will transition from dependence on humanitarian assistance to economic self-reliance. He also commended private sector actors already supporting refugee inclusion in Rwanda and called on more businesses to join this important national endeavour.
Reflecting on the global theme, "Until Everyone Is Safe," Minister Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert MURASIRA emphasized that protecting refugees is only the first step. He stressed the need to create opportunities for refugees to rebuild their lives with dignity, achieve self-reliance, and contribute meaningfully to their host communities.
#WRD2026
Today, the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), in collaboration with @RefugeesRwanda, convened the Dialogue on Refugee Economic Empowerment and Self-Reliance, organized in commemoration of the World Refugee Day 2026.
The event brought together Government officials, UN agencies, diplomatic community, development partners, the private sector, refugees, and civil society to discuss how partnerships particularly with Rwanda's private sector can advance refugee economic empowerment, strengthen self-reliance, and deliver sustainable solutions.
The World Refugee Day, observed annually, is organized to recognize the courage, resilience and contributions of refugees as well as the communities that host them. It is also a moment to reaffirm the world’s shared responsibility to protect people forced to flee and to support solutions that uphold everyone’s dignity, rights and well-being.
#WRD2026
Uyu munsi Minisitiri Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira yagiranye ibiganiro na Komisiyo ya Sena y’Ububanyi n’Amahanga, Ubumwe bw’Abanyarwanda n’Umutekano ku ishyirwa mu bikorwa ry’ingamba zigamije gukumira no kugabanya ingaruka ziterwa n’ibiza mu Rwanda.
Ibikorwa byo gukumira no kugabanya ingaruka z’ibiza hirya no hino mu gihugu, byibanda ku kugabanya ingaruka ibiza bigira ku buzima bw’abantu, kurinda ibikorwa remezo n’imitungo y’abaturage, kubungabunga ibidukikije no guhangana n’imihindagurukire y’ibihe ndetse no gushyiraho uburyo bwo gutabara vuba no gusana ibyangijwe mu gihe ibiza bibaye.
Today, @RwandaParliamnt ratified draft financing agreements and laws to support:
✅ Disaster risk management
✅ Rwanda Urban Mobility Improvement - to fast track adoption of e-mobility in public transport and upgrade Nyabugogo bus park
✅ Socio-economic inclusion for refugees and host communities
✅ Muvumba Project for increased irrigation and resilience
✅ Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with Botswana
Minister of State @godfreykabera represented government at the hearings.
On the sidelines of the Tripartite High-Level Meeting between Rwanda, DRC and UNHCR on the Voluntary Repatriation of Refugees being held in Addis Ababa today, Minister Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira met with Mr. @BarhamSalih, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Their discussions focused on refugee protection and assistance, socio-economic inclusion and self-reliance initiatives.
The High Commissioner commended Rwanda’s policy and leadership in refugee management. He emphasized the need for sustained advocacy and international solidarity to address the needs of refugees and Rwanda’s Refugee Graduation Strategy, a pathway to self reliance of refugees from humanitarian assistance.
𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐄́:
Today, 22 June 2026, in Addis Ababa, on behalf of the Republic of Rwanda, Minister Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira signed the Joint Communiqué of the Tripartite High-Level Meeting between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Government of the Republic of Rwanda, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on the Voluntary Repatriation of Refugees.
Glad to witness the progress made during the Tripartite High-Level Meeting between DRC & Rwanda on voluntary repatriation of refugees.
UNHCR remains committed to working closely with all partners to help refugees make informed decisions to voluntarily return home with dignity.
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 ��𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗚𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗖 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗖.
From 20 - 21 June 2026, delegations from the Republic of Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and UNHCR are meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss the voluntary repatriation of refugees hosted both countries.
The technical discussions will be followed by a High-Level Ministerial Meeting scheduled for 22 June 2026.
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Tonight, in partnership with @RefugeesRwanda, Rwanda welcomed the 23rd group of 173 asylum seekers from Libya originating from Sudan (85) Eritrea (66), Somali (2), Ethiopia (7) & South Sudan (12).
Since September 2019, Rwanda has received over 3,000 refugees & asylum seekers from Libya. 2,623 of them have been successfully resettled in third countries.
Rwanda remains committed to offering refuge to people in need.
Today, Minister Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira received H.E. Casper Stenger Jensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Rwanda. Their discussions underscored the partnership between Rwanda and Denmark in advancing refugee protection and promoting durable solutions. Key areas of collaboration include the refugee graduation programme in Mahama and Kiziba camps, as well as socio-economic inclusion initiatives through climate-resilient agriculture projects that foster shared livelihoods for refugees and host communities.
The meeting also reviewed Denmark’s support to the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM) and the ongoing upgrade of Nyarubuye Health Center into a medicalized facility to enhance access to quality healthcare services. They commended the positive impact of these interventions and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening this valuable partnership for the benefit of refugees and host communities alike. 🇷🇼🇩🇰
@RwandaEmergency@FatmataLSesay@UNDP_Rwanda@NgogaAristarque A productive engagement that reflects the value of strong partnerships in advancing disaster risk management and climate resilience. Continued collaboration between Rwanda and UNDP will further strengthen community resilience and support sustainable development.