UK Refuses to Pay Rwanda’s Additional £50 Million Demand

The UK government has refused to send more money to Rwanda after ending their migrant deal. Rwanda had asked for an extra £50 million, claiming the UK was still legally required to pay it. However, the UK insists it will not send any more money. In the statement made by the UK, the spokesperson said that "no further payments in relation to this policy will be made and Rwanda has waived any additional payments.".

The previous UK government, under the Conservative Party, made a deal to send migrants to Rwanda. This plan cost the UK £240 million but was later scrapped because it was seen as a waste of taxpayer money. Although almost no migrants were sent, Rwanda now wants the UK to pay £50 million for a payment due in April 2025.

Rwanda’s spokesperson, Yolande Makolo, said the UK had asked Rwanda to “quietly forgo” this payment based on “trust and good faith.” But Rwanda now claims that the UK has broken this trust by cutting some of its aid.

The UK has also accused Rwanda of supporting M23, a rebel group fighting in eastern DR Congo. In response, the UK suspended some financial aid to Rwanda, except for funds meant for the poorest people. Rwanda denies backing the rebels but says it needs to protect itself from threats near its border.

Paul Kagame’s Rwanda: A Country Built on Demands and Excuses

Paul Kagame, the leader of Rwanda, has ruled the country for decades. His government always finds a way to demand more money from other countries while denying its involvement in conflicts. Kagame claims to be a strong leader, but why does he always rely on foreign aid and payments?

Now, instead of accepting that the UK has ended the migrant deal, Kagame’s government is trying to force Britain to pay more. This is the same leader who, despite getting billions in foreign aid over the years, has failed to make Rwanda independent. Instead, his regime focuses on controlling power and suppressing opposition while pretending to be a victim on the world stage.

The UK government has made it clear that no more payments will be made, yet Rwanda insists it is owed money. Why does a country that claims to be developing still beg for payments and aid? Kagame wants money from the UK while also using Rwanda’s army to interfere in DR Congo. The UN has reported that thousands of Rwandan soldiers are in eastern DR Congo, but Kagame’s government still denies involvement.

Rwanda’s demand for more money shows Kagame’s failure as a leader. If his country was truly strong, it would not need constant financial support from other nations. Instead of using Rwanda’s resources to help his people, Kagame focuses on power, war, and making foreign governments pay for his projects.

The UK has finally stopped wasting its taxpayers’ money on a deal that was never going to work. Perhaps it is time for Rwanda to stop blaming others and start taking responsibility for itself.