Rwanda and Namibia signed a five-year partnership agreement aimed at improving the operations and management of correctional services in both countries. The agreement was signed at the conclusion of a visit by a delegation from Namibia’s Correctional Service, which was in Rwanda from February 4 to 6, 2025. The signing ceremony took place on February 6, 2025, with Rwanda represented by the Commissioner General of Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS), Murenzi Evariste, and Namibia represented by the Commissioner General of its Correctional Service, Raphael T. Hamunyela. This collaboration will al

Rwanda and Namibia signed a five-year partnership agreement aimed at improving the operations and management of correctional services in both countries. The agreement was signed at the conclusion of a visit by a delegation from Namibia’s Correctional Service, which was in Rwanda from February 4 to 6, 2025. The signing ceremony took place on February 6, 2025, with Rwanda represented by the Commissioner General of Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS), Murenzi Evariste, and Namibia represented by the Commissioner General of its Correctional Service, Raphael T. Hamunyela. This collaboration will allow both nations to benefit from each other’s expertise in prison administration and rehabilitation programs. The pact aims to facilitate the exchange of technical knowledge, best practices in prisoner management, staff training, and the sharing of information related to correctional services. It also includes provisions for study visits between the two countries, joint research and assessments, as well as cultural and sports exchanges. During the visit, CG Hamunyela and his delegation commended Rwanda’s approach to environmental conservation in correctional facilities and the emphasis on protecting inmates’ rights. They also praised the training programs provided to correctional officers in Rwanda, which help enhance their skills. Similarly, RCS expressed appreciation for Namibia’s vocational training programs within its correctional facilities, which equip inmates with industrial skills, increasing their chances of securing employment or starting their own businesses after reintegration.

CG Raphael T.Hamunyela the Namibian Correctional Service Commissioner General and CG Evariste Murenzi, the RCS Commissioner General signed the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of Correctional Services.

Rwanda and Namibia share a strong bilateral relationship, underscored by various agreements, official visits, and benchmarking initiatives aimed at mutual development. Since 2015, the police forces of both nations have maintained a partnership, particularly in training programs. By 2022, at least 15 senior Namibian police officers had completed advanced training at Rwanda’s National Police College.

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Beyond security cooperation, the two countries have also signed agreements on airspace sharing to enhance trade, tourism, and the movement of people between Rwanda and Namibia In 2018, Rwanda and Namibia signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement to promote trade and boost the tourism and hospitality industries in the region. This agreement facilitates air connectivity between the two nations, enhancing economic and cultural exchanges. On September 21, 2022, the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focusing on knowledge-sharing programs between the Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA) and Namibia’s Road Authority (NRA). This collaboration aims to improve road maintenance technologies and overall infrastructure development.

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