Belgium’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime Prévot, has denied reports alleging that his country is involved in a plan with Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye to launch attacks against Rwanda.
In a statement posted on his X account on April 24, 2026, Prévot responded to claims suggesting Belgium’s involvement in such a plot, describing them as false and entirely unfounded.
“These allegations are false and have no basis whatsoever. No weapons have ever been sent from Belgium to Burundi,” he said.
Prévot stressed that this is not the first time such accusations have emerged, noting that similar claims have previously circulated.
“It is unfortunate that this type of disinformation is not new and is often used by those seeking to fuel tensions, whether between Belgium and Rwanda or across the wider region, and to undermine efforts aimed at dialogue and reconciliation. I therefore urge caution against falling into this trap,” he added.
He further reiterated Belgium’s position that there is no military solution to the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, insisting that only a political process grounded in dialogue can deliver sustainable peace.
The remarks come amid recent allegations circulating in media and online platforms claiming that Belgium has been supplying weapons to Burundi for use in an alleged military plan targeting Rwanda.
Some reports have gone further to claim that the alleged support includes thousands of drones and heavy weaponry, and that Burundi has been preparing a force of around 50,000 troops in connection with the supposed plan.
Tensions between Rwanda and Burundi have remained strained in recent years, with President Ndayishimiye previously accusing Rwanda of supporting armed groups opposing his government, including RED-Tabara.
He has also made controversial remarks in past interviews, including suggesting that an attack on Rwanda via Kirundo would not be far-fetched, while downplaying Rwanda’s military strength.
Rwanda has consistently rejected such accusations, dismissing them as baseless and reaffirming that it has no intention of attacking any country.
