Rwanda's Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning reported that Rwanda hosted the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group. The meeting focused on moving beyond technical compliance to demonstrable results in combating money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing across the region. Participants reviewed progress in implementing Financial Action Task Force standards and mutual evaluation recommendations, while addressing emerging risks, illicit financial flows and asset recovery. They also emphasized stronger regional cooperation, information sharing and institutional capacity, alongside the implications of financial inclusion and new financial technologies. Rwanda handed the ESAAMLG presidency to Madagascar after completing its tenure leading the regional body.
2026-09-08Ministry of Finance (Rwanda)
Rwanda's Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning hosts ESAAMLG meeting on effective financial crime controls, hands presidency to Madagascar
Rwanda hosted the 2026 ESAAMLG Annual Meeting, which focused on translating financial crime rules into measurable outcomes and reviewing implementation of Financial Action Task Force standards. Participants emphasized regional cooperation, information sharing and institutional capacity, while Rwanda transferred the ESAAMLG presidency to Madagascar.