RWANDA CUTS DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH BELGIUM OVER ‘NEOCOLONIAL DELUSIONS’

In a dramatic turn of events, the Government of Rwanda has officially severed diplomatic relations with Belgium, effective immediately. The decision, announced on March 16, 2025, marks a significant shift in Rwanda’s foreign policy and underscores growing tensions between the two nations.

According to a statement from the Rwandan government, the move was made after careful consideration of multiple factors, all linked to what Rwanda describes as Belgium’s “pitiful attempts to sustain its neocolonial delusions.” While the specific grievances were not fully detailed, sources suggest that recent political frictions and Belgium’s stance on regional affairs played a role in the diplomatic fallout.

The development signals the end of long-standing diplomatic ties between Rwanda and its former colonial ruler, with analysts predicting potential economic and political ramifications. As international observers weigh in on the situation, attention now turns to how Belgium will respond to this bold move by the Rwandan government.