No funding is now permitted to Enter Rwanda from Belgian government, its institutions, affiliated agencies or programs.

According to a recent statement issued by the Rwandan government, all international and national non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and agencies operating in the country should suspend corporation with the Belgian Government

and its affiliated entities.

“Effective immediately, all collaboration, partnerships, and engagement with the government of Belgium and its affiliated institutions, non-governmental cooperation actors, agencies and programs are prohibited,” said the statement issued by the Rwanda Governance Board.

It further pointed out that any ongoing projects or agreements involving these entities and other similarly affiliated entities must be terminated immediately and reported accordingly.

This has henceforth affected grants and donations that have for years been channeled to local and international, based in Rwanda.

The Rwandan government further said the restriction includes budget support, project funding, technical assistance grants and payments made through third party intermediaries.

The statement warned that failure to comply with the restrictions would lead to de-registration and/or other administrative measures.

It also gave Belgian diplomats 48 hours to leave the country’ This came a day after Rwandan President Paul Kagame accused Belgium of advocating for international sanctions against his country over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.