Guinean Students to Be Sent to Rwanda for Science and Technology Training

Kigali April 12, 2026 - The Guinean government has announced that students and researchers will be sent to Rwanda to pursue studies in science and technology as part of a new bilateral cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening human capital in key technical fields. The Minister of Education and Research of Guinea, Dr. Diaka Sidibé, confirmed the initiative following a working visit to Rwanda on Friday, April 10, 2026, during which discussions were held with senior officials of Rwandan higher education institutions. During the visit, Dr. Sidibé met with the Chancellor of the University of Rwanda, Assoc. Prof. Didas Kayihura Muganga, as well as the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Prof. Ignace Gatare. The talks focused on expanding educational cooperation between the two countries, in line with existing bilateral agreements aimed at promoting academic exchange and capacity building. According to the minister, Guinea has expressed readiness to send volunteers and students to the Science and Technology Pilot Center at the University of Rwanda. He emphasized that the initiative forms part of the broader Simandou Academy program, which seeks to strengthen the skills of Guinean students, teachers, and researchers in alignment with the national development vision of President Mamadi Doumbouya. “During my working visit to Kigali, I was received at the National University of Rwanda, specifically at the College of Science and Technology, accompanied by the Ambassador of Guinea to Rwanda, Soumaïla Savané,” Dr. Sidibé stated. He added that the program is designed to provide targeted training in strategic fields essential to national development. Rwandan academic authorities reportedly expressed their readiness to host Guinean students, researchers, and postgraduate candidates once the formal cooperation framework is finalized. The first cohort of Guinean participants is expected to arrive at the beginning of the next academic year. They will pursue studies in disciplines including science, technology, mining, data analysis, engineering, and related fields. The cooperation between Rwanda and Guinea forms part of a broader partnership covering sectors such as technology, agriculture, investment, services, tourism, energy, and trade.