President Donald Trump listens as Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe speaks on June 27th, 2025. (Manuel Balce Ceneta - AP)
Rwanda has agreed to receive up to 250 individuals subject to final removal from the United States. Acceptance is not automatic. Each case will be reviewed by Kigali under its own screening criteria, including identity verification, security checks, and an assessment of whether Rwanda can lawfully admit the person. The United States will continue to handle the transportation and pre-flight processing. Rwanda will be responsible for reception and short-term support for those it admits.