Rwandan talks with US over deported migrants are chance to expand its influence

Rwanda is positioning itself as a potential host for deportees amid U.S.-led efforts to address Western migration crises, drawing on past failed agreements with the UK, Israel, and Denmark due to backlash and legal hurdles. The country's foreign minister hinted at early-stage talks with the U.S., which could offer financial leverage and expand its geopolitical influence while aligning with U.S.-Rwanda and U.S.-DRC economic collaborations aimed at addressing Central African conflicts.