The Rwanda Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and the Financial Intelligence Centre, in partnership with the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), announced that Rwanda will host the 2026 ESAAMLG Annual Meetings from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5. The meetings will focus on moving from technical compliance to demonstrable outcomes in systems addressing money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing across Eastern and Southern Africa. The program will include meetings of senior officials and ministers, a public-private sector dialogue, technical working groups and bilateral engagements. Participants will include representatives from ESAAMLG’s 22 member countries, the Financial Action Task Force, international financial institutions, regional bodies and development partners. Registration is open.