Government of Rwanda

Rule Changes

Requested investigation; long sought prosecution of suspects abroad

A 65-year-old London doctor remains in custody after a judge set a £100,000 bail condition in the UK's first prosecution over the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Vincent Bajinya, appeared at the Old Bailey on September 28, where Judge Mark Lucraft KC increased the security from £25,000 and ordered electronic monitoring, a curfew, and daily police reporting.

Updated 2 days ago

Rule Changes

Early adopter of America First health compact; party to Washington Accord

In 2025 the Trump administration dismantled the post-Cold War global health architecture by withdrawing from the WHO, freezing most foreign aid, and abolishing USAID's development role. Through its 'America First Global Health Strategy,' the administration created bilateral health compacts requiring partner governments to co-finance HIV, TB, malaria, and outbreak response programs and gradually assume full responsibility.

Updated May 10

Force in Play

Conflict party; signatory to the Washington Accord; alleged backer of M23/AFC

In early 2025, the Rwanda-backed M23 rebellion and its allies seized Goma and Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, displacing millions. The United States stepped in and brokered the June 27 Washington Accord.

Updated May 9