# Rwanda-neighboring states diplomatic tensions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rwanda-neighboring-states-diplomatic-tensions > Updated: 2026-09-27T19:50:02.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Diplomatic tensions have escalated between Rwanda and its neighbors following controversial remarks regarding the Tutsi community. In late August 2026, the Rwandan government rejected ethnic remarks made by Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Kainerugaba had made social media posts referencing Hutu and Tutsi identities and described Rwandan President Paul Kagame as the “most dangerous Tutsi” he had ever met. Rwandan spokesperson Yolande Makolo condemned the comments as “ethnic extremism.” By late September 2026, Rwanda extended its criticism to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following the reinstatement of Major General Sylvain Ekenge as spokesperson for the FARDC. Ekenge had previously been suspended for making televised remarks suggesting Tutsi women were part of a scheme to preserve their race. Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe described the reinstatement as “troubling and indecent,” suggesting that hate speech against Tutsis may be a “fully assumed political project by the State.” ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Rwanda criticizes reinstatement of Congolese General Sylvain Ekenge Rwanda has denounced the reinstatement of Congolese Major General Sylvain Ekenge as FARDC spokesperson following his previous suspension for making controversial remarks regarding the Tutsi community. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rwanda-criticizes-reinstatement-of-congolese-general-sylvain-ekenge ### 2026-08-31: Rwanda rejects ethnic remarks by Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba Rwanda has rebuked Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba for making ethnic remarks regarding Hutu and Tutsi identities and targeting President Paul Kagame, calling the comments “ethnic extremism.” 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rwanda-rejects-ethnic-remarks-by-ugandan-general-muhoozi-kainerugaba --- Cite as: Rwanda-neighboring states diplomatic tensions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rwanda-neighboring-states-diplomatic-tensions