Rwanda, Seychelles sign MoU on prisons and correctional services

Rwanda and Seychelles have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on prisons and correctional services. The agreement was signed on Monday, March 31, by Seychelles' Commissioner of Prison Service, CP Janet Georges, and Rwanda Correctional Service Commissioner General, CG Evariste Murenzi, at the Rwanda Correctional Service Headquarters. This marks CP Janet Georges' second visit to Rwanda in less than a year, following her previous visit in September 2024. In February, CG Murenzi undertook a three-day visit to Seychelles, where he met with Seychelles’ Minister of Internal Affairs, Erol F

Rwanda and Seychelles have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on prisons and correctional services. The agreement was signed on Monday, March 31, by Seychelles' Commissioner of Prison Service, CP Janet Georges, and Rwanda Correctional Service Commissioner General, CG Evariste Murenzi, at the Rwanda Correctional Service Headquarters. This marks CP Janet Georges' second visit to Rwanda in less than a year, following her previous visit in September 2024. In February, CG Murenzi undertook a three-day visit to Seychelles, where he met with Seychelles’ Minister of Internal Affairs, Erol Fonseka. During their discussions, Fonseka emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two countries’ correctional systems as a key component of broader law enforcement efforts in Seychelles. ALSO READ: Rwanda defence force, Seychelles people’s defence forces discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation As part of his visit, CG Murenzi and his delegation toured key detention and prison facilities, including the Detention Remand Facility at Bois de Rose and the Perseverance Detention Facility. The visits aimed to exchange best practices and assess operational standards. Additional tours are planned for other facilities, such as Montagne Posée Prison and the High-Security Facility at Bon Espoir. Beyond correctional and prison services, Rwanda and Seychelles also collaborate in policing and defense. On Tuesday, September 24, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye hosted Seychelles' Commissioner of Police, CP Ted Barbe, at the Rwanda National Police (RNP) General Headquarters in Kacyiru for a bilateral meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation. Similarly, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Seychelles People’s Defence Forces (SPDF) have engaged in discussions to enhance their bilateral defense partnership. This took place on September 24, 2024, when Brigadier Michael Rosette, Chief of Defence Forces of SPDF, visited the RDF Headquarters. He and his delegation were received by Gen MK Mubarakh, Rwanda’s Chief of Defence Staff. ALSO READ: President Ramkalawan of Seychelles extends his heartfelt congratulations to President Kagame for re-election These engagements build on the longstanding diplomatic relations between Rwanda and Seychelles, which have included high-level exchanges. Notably, President Paul Kagame visited Seychelles in June 2023, where six MoUs were signed. Additionally, President Wavel Ramkalawan of Seychelles attended President Kagame’s inauguration in August 2024. This reciprocal engagement underscores both nations’ commitment to deepening cooperation, particularly in correctional services and law enforcement.