Nigeria, Aug. 5 -- Rwanda has signed an agreement with the United States to receive up to 250 migrants who have been deported from American territory.

The deal was signed in June 2025 in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.

According to a Rwandan government official, who spoke to Reuters anonymously, the United States has already submitted a list of ten individuals for Rwanda to assess. The agreement allows Rwanda to review and approve each person before they are resettled in the country.

Basis of the Agreement

Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo explained that the country agreed to host the migrants due to its history of displacement and a commitment to inclusion and rehabilitation. In her words,

"Nearly every Rwandan family ha...