The Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) on Thursday, March 27, prohibited all international and national NGOs, Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), and Common-Benefit Foundations registered and operating in Rwanda to have any kind of cooperation with the Government  of Belgium and its affiliated entities. According to a public notice released by RGB, this decision is in line with the government’s March 17 decision to sever diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Belgium. The Government of Rwanda officially severed diplomatic relations with Belgium, effective March 17, 2025, and gave all Belgian dipl

The Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) on Thursday, March 27, prohibited all international and national NGOs, Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), and Common-Benefit Foundations registered and operating in Rwanda to have any kind of cooperation with the Government  of Belgium and its affiliated entities. According to a public notice released by RGB, this decision is in line with the government’s March 17 decision to sever diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Belgium. The Government of Rwanda officially severed diplomatic relations with Belgium, effective March 17, 2025, and gave all Belgian diplomats in Rwanda 48 hours to leave the country. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this decision was made after careful consideration of several factors, all linked to Belgium’s persistent attempts to maintain its neocolonial influence. ALSO READ: President Kagame Warns Belgium Prohibition of Cooperation and Partnerships Effective immediately, the RGB public notice states that all collaboration, partnerships, and engagements with the Government of Belgium and its affiliated institutions, non-governmental cooperation actors, agencies, and programs are prohibited. “Any ongoing projects or agreements involving these entities or similarly affiliated organizations must be terminated immediately and reported accordingly.” Prohibition of Financial Transactions In the notice, RGB stated that no funds, grants, donations, or financial contributions shall be received from or disbursed to the Government of Belgium, its institutions, affiliated agencies, or programs. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, budget support, project funding, technical assistance grants, and payments made through third-party intermediaries. “Any attempts to circumvent these financial restrictions, including indirect transactions through subsidiaries or partner organizations, will be subject to strict penalties,” RGB warned. Enforcement and Sanctions RGB stated in the notice that non-compliance with the restrictions may result in the suspension of registration or revocation of legal personality, in accordance with the applicable laws governing NGOs, faith-based organizations, and foundations. “Additional legal and administrative measures may be pursued against entities found to be in violation of this directive,” RGB ordered.

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