Uganda has signed an agreement to receive migrants who are being deported from the United States under a policy that began during the Trump administration. The announcement was made public on August 24, 2025 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to government officials, the agreement was reached under “specific conditions” meant to protect Uganda’s national interests. However, the ministry did not share the full details of these conditions, leaving many questions unanswered.
The deal comes as part of the U.S. policy of relocating some migrants to third countries as they await asylum processing or after being denied entry.
While Uganda is known for its open-door policy toward refugees—currently hosting over 1.5 million refugees from neighboring countries—this arrangement marks a new dimension in its international cooperation.
Officials in Kampala say the partnership could strengthen ties with the United States and provide economic and humanitarian benefits, but critics argue that it raises legal and ethical concerns. Human rights organizations have already started calling for transparency, demanding that the government explain how the migrants will be integrated and whether their rights will be fully protected.
This development has also sparked debate on social media, with some Ugandans questioning whether the country can handle the additional burden given its current challenges in managing refugee settlements.
The U.S. government has not yet disclosed how many migrants could be relocated to Uganda under the agreement, but sources suggest the number may be in the hundreds.
