Yolande Makolo
Yolande Makolo is a spokesperson for the Rwandan government, playing a crucial role in promoting Rwanda as a safe destination for international events. She has been in the news recently defending the country's security measures as it prepares to host the 2025 World Road Cycling Championships, amidst concerns raised by teams regarding regional instability.
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Rwanda Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo praised the Trump administration for its mediation efforts.
A fragile peace for the Eastern DRC – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-12-04
Yolande Makolo is the spokesperson for the Rwandan government and was involved in discussions with Abdullah Al Hamed.
عبدالله آل حامد: تعزيز علاقات التعاون مع الدول الأفريقية
United Arab Emirates· 2025-09-09
Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo dismissed Muyaya’s claims that Mbeki had taken sides in the conflict.
Mbeki throws diplomatic hot potato at government over M23 invitation – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-04
Yolande Makolo is a Rwandan government spokesperson who commented on the arrival of migrants deported from the US.
Rwanda received migrants deported from the US earlier this month
Tanzania· 2025-08-29
Yolande Makolo is the spokesperson for the Rwandan government who provided information about the migrants.
رواندا تبدأ استقبال مهاجرين رحلتهم الولايات المتحدةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-08-28
Yolande Makolo confirmed that Rwanda received seven migrants deported from the United States.
EEUU deporta a los primeros migrantes a Ruanda, tras acuerdo
Honduras· 2025-08-28Yolande Makolo is the government spokesperson who provided information about the arrival of migrants in Rwanda.
Rwanda takes seven migrants under US deportation deal
Kenya· 2025-08-28Yolande Makolo is the Rwandan government spokesperson who announced the country's agreement to accept deportees from the US.
Third African nation agrees to take deportees from US | World News
Jamaica· 2025-08-07
Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo told The Associated Press about the agreement to take in deportees.
Trump administration secures Rwanda as third country for deportees
United States· 2025-08-06
Yolande Makolo is the spokesperson for the Rwandan government.
Rwanda reached deal with US to take in up to 250 migrants, government says
Guyana· 2025-08-05
Yolande Makolo confirmed the details of the deportation agreement in an email to The Associated Press.
Rwanda accepts up to 250 deportees from US under Trump’s third-country plan | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-05Yolande Makolo is the government spokesperson who announced Rwanda's agreement to accept migrants from the United States.
Rwanda says will 'accept up to 250 migrants' from USKenya· 2025-08-05Yolande Makolo, the spokesperson for the Rwandan government, stated that Rwanda has agreed with the United States to accept up to 250 migrants.
Rwanda reached deal with US to take in up to 250 migrants, government saysTanzania· 2025-08-05The spokesperson, Yolande Makolo, did not respond to a request for comment about UNJHRO’s findings.
UN says scores of farmers killed in Congo, endangering Trump's peaceGuyana· 2025-08-01
The spokesperson, Yolande Makolo, did not respond to a request for comment about UNJHRO's findings.
UN says Congo rebels killed scores of farmers, M23 suggests 'smear'Tanzania· 2025-07-31Yolande Makolo, Rwanda government spokesperson, told Reuters on Wednesday the report 'misrepresents Rwanda's longstanding security concerns related to the persistent threat of the FDLR and its affiliated groups.'
Exclusive: Rwanda exercises command and control over M23 rebels, say UN expertsTanzania· 2025-07-02Rwandan government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo discussed the conditions for lifting defensive measures.
DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington
Ghana· 2025-06-30Rwandan government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo discussed the conditions for lifting defensive measures.
DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington
United Kingdom· 2025-06-27In February, Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo told the BBC that the country's troops were deployed along its border to prevent the conflict spilling over to its territory.
What is the fighting in Goma about?United Kingdom· 2025-05-02
Yolande Makolo is the spokesperson for the Rwandan government, commenting on the surprising nature of recent statements.
Obasanjo, Kenyatta to lead Congo peace team
Nigeria· 2025-03-25
Yolande Makolo, the spokesperson for the Rwandan government, criticized the UK's punitive measures against Rwanda.
Guerre en RDC : l’Allemagne et le Canada suspendent leurs aides au Rwanda en raison de son soutien au M23
France· 2025-03-05
Rwanda's Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo said the demand was driven by Britain's stance towards Kigali.
Rwanda asks UK for $63m over scrapped asylum deal, source saysTanzania· 2025-03-04
Yolande Makolo, Rwanda's government spokesperson, called the sanctions on Kabarebe unjustified.
UK will impose sanctions on Rwanda 'soon' in response to Congo conflictTanzania· 2025-02-25
Yolande Makolo is a spokesperson for the Rwandan government who described the sanctions against Kabarebe as unjustified and unfounded.
US sanctions Rwandan minister over DR Congo fightingKenya· 2025-02-21
Yolande Makolo affirmed that Rwanda is a safe destination for cyclists and visitors.
L’équipe Soudal Quick-Step renonce au Tour du Rwanda, en raison de la guerre en République démocratique du CongoFrance· 2025-02-13
