On May 22, 2026, Haiti’s Foreign Minister Raina Forbin met with Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Amb. Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe during a Francophonie peace and security summit. The two sides pledged deeper cooperation, raising the possibility of Rwanda contributing to Haiti’s fragile security situation.
Discussions centered on Haiti’s priorities: restoring security, strengthening institutions, and returning to democratic governance. Rwanda reaffirmed its willingness to support Haiti through: Security training. knowledge exchange and institutional rebuilding.
Both nations emphasized their common ground and pledged to continue cooperation based on peace, partnership, and shared experience.
Haiti has faced years of instability, with armed gangs controlling much of Port‑au‑Prince. International efforts have struggled: Kenya deployed troops in 2025 but withdrew after limited success, later replaced by forces from Chad. Rwanda’s track record in Mozambique and the Central African Republic shows readiness to intervene where peacekeeping is needed.
While no official deployment has been announced, Rwanda’s willingness to assist Haiti signals a potential new chapter in its global peacekeeping role.
