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Rwanda’s Younger Generation Still Deals With the Legacy of Genocide: The country’s past deeply affects those who have come to adulthood with no memory of the ...

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Congo Spending a Quarter of Revenue on Security in War With Rebels: Democratic Republic of Congo’s government is hemorrhaging money as it tries to fight a series ...

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Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK: Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.

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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda

The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.

Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.

The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.

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Michael O’Leary says he’d ‘happily’ offer UK deportation flights to Rwanda: The Ryanair boss said he would ‘quote for the business’ from the UK government if it ...

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Did Chris Philp confuse Rwanda and Congo on Question Time?: The policing minister appeared to ask an audience member if Rwanda and Congo were different countries ...

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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...

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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members

German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.

Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.

Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.

Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.

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Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border: The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying ...

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DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say: Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain ...

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Next Africa: Foreign Telecoms Firms Ordered to Pay Millions in Congo: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and ...

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Let us press on with UK migrant plan, Rwanda tells critics: Rwandan President Paul Kagame's government said on Friday it would take as many migrants as Britain ...

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Mineral resources from a war zone: Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Apple of using “blood raw materials”

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South Africa extends troop deployment in Mozambique and Congo: South Africa's military will extend the deployment of its troops in conflict-hit Mozambique and ...

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Congo Republic declares mpox epidemic: Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments ...

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Kenya Airways says Congo is harassing airline after its staff detained

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Rishi Sunak Enters Rwanda Migration Plan Endgame With UK Tories Fearing Failure: As Rishi Sunak’s flagship migration policy enters its endgame next week ...

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Too early to judge impact of Rwanda plan on Ireland - No 10: The Irish government says the UK's plan is already causing an influx of migrants to the Republic.

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LIVE: UK's Rwanda scheme set to clear parliament this week: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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Sunak says airfield on standby and planes booked for Rwanda deportations: The prime minister has said the first deportation flights to Rwanda will leave "in ...

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2 Men Charged After Five Migrants Die Attempting to Cross the English Channel: The deaths, including a child, came hours after the U.K. government passed its ...

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UK's Sunak says first migrant flight to Rwanda will leave in 10-12 weeks

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Next Africa: Rwandan Meddling Fuels Decades-Old Congo Conflict: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where ...

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Return of colonial-era statue to Congo fuels environmental revival: Joyful singing and cheers echoed around the hills surrounding a small village in western ...

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Quick Glance: Return of Colonial-Era Statue to Congo Sparks Environmental Revival

Joyful singing and cheers filled a small village in western Democratic Republic of Congo as a procession emerged from an underground cave carrying an antique wooden figure of a Belgian colonial officer.

The return of the 'Balot' sculpture, created during Belgium's brutal colonial rule in the 1930s, symbolizes resistance against colonization.

The artist collective CATPC has advocated for the statue's return through years of activism, using proceeds from their art for reforestation projects in Lusanga.

CATPC's efforts have already reforested 230 hectares around Lusanga, aiming to expand to 2,500 hectares to create a carbon sink, restore biodiversity, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

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'No ifs, no buts', UK's Sunak promises to start Rwanda flights

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Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK: Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.

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Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...

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Rwanda flights needed to deter migrants - minister: The illegal migration minister says the Rwanda Bills deterrent effect will not "kick in" for several weeks.

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Ministers spoil for a public scrap over Rwanda bill: The government heads for a showdown with peers over its law to send asylum seekers to Africa.

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Rwanda: Why a migrant plane won’t be taking off anytime soon: The Rwanda bill has finally been approved - but planes won't be taking off imminently.

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UN peacekeepers close base in preparation to leave DR Congo: The UN mission has been told to leave due to inefficiency in protecting civilians from armed ...

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FDP calls for debate about Rwanda model for German asylum policy: The British Parliament has approved the plan to deport migrants to Rwanda ...

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Anti-slavery campaigner returns OBE over government's Rwanda scheme: Dr Aidan McQuade wrote to the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, and returned the honour by post.

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Rwanda bill passage draws election dividing line: Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.

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The vast ravines swallowing whole neighbourhoods around the world - BBC News: Huge gullies that open up suddenly, swallowing homes and businesses ...

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Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border: The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying ...

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Allegra Stratton: The Two-Year Flight: It will be a long night for MPs as the government is determined to get the Rwanda legislation done ...

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DR Congo should file complaint against Rwanda with ICJ, says Belgian envoy

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British PM Sunak's Rwanda scheme set to pass parliament but challenges await: The British parliament is set to finally approve a divisive law this week to pave ...

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Great Britain: Sunak wants to deport “no ifs and buts”: Despite an interim injunction, a supreme court decision and sharp criticism: British Prime Minister Sunak ...

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Rwanda: Migrants in Dunkirk say they are undeterred by UK policy: Although migrants are concerned about the deportation policy, they still want to enter the UK.

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UK parliament's upper house delays Sunak's Rwanda scheme again

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Rwanda joins other African countries in recalling J&J children's cough syrup: Rwanda's drug regulator has recalled a batch of Johnson & Johnson children's cough ...

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Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords: Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.

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Will the Rwanda plan finally become law?: The House of Lords has made changes to the bill - will the government make concessions?

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'Nothing will stand in our way': Britain approves contentious Rwanda asylum seekers plan

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U.K. Rams Through Plan to Deport Asylum Seekers to Rwanda Despite Major Legal and Rights Concerns

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Rwanda: Charities plan legal challenges to removals as law set to pass: The move comes as legislation to revive the removal scheme is expected to pass in the ...

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UK's Rwanda asylum scheme hits fresh parliamentary hurdle

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Over 80% of asylum seekers have come across the border from the North: Justice minister to discuss 'relatively recent phenomenon' with British home secretary

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Controversial migration policy: German MPs protest against Sunak's Rwanda deal: Rishi Sunak meets with Chancellor Scholz in Berlin. MPs from the SPD ...

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Suspected Islamist rebels kill at least 10 in eastern Congo: Suspected Islamist rebels killed at least 10 civilians in an attack on Friday near the city of Beni ...

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With Rwanda plan, UK securitizing migration and decoupling from international law: Expert

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‘Heart-breaking’: Refugees once detained offshore by Australia warn the UK government not to push through its Rwanda policy

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Passions run high as Lords insist on Rwanda bill changes: Peers continue standoff with MPs over legislation enabling asylum seekers to be sent to east Africa.

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Lords delay Rwanda bill to next week in blow to Rishi Sunak's agenda: The government was defeated twice, with peers backing the need for a report before ...

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Rwanda: Inside the Kigali hotel set to receive expelled UK migrants | Africanews: "We have the ground for entertainment, we have a mini football ground ...

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UK parliament passes Rwanda asylum law: British prime minister Rishi Sunak promised to start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda within 12 weeks as parliament ...

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Congo Seeks Outside Advice on Imposing Cobalt Export Curbs: The Democratic Republic of Congo, the top cobalt producer, is sounding out advice from international ...

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LIVE: UK's Rwanda scheme returns to House of Commons: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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‘It’s not Barbieland’: Rwanda prepares to host asylum seekers sent from UK: As Britain’s parliamentary ‘ping pong’ nears completion, critics warn migrants will ...

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Rwanda’s Hope Hostel once housed young genocide survivors. Now it’s ready for migrants from Britain

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Sunak Eyes Rwanda Vote and Europe Trip to Boost Election Hopes: Rishi Sunak will have lawmakers sit late Monday to consider legislation on his flagship migration ...

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DR Congo landslide kills at least 12, more than 50 still missing: At least 12 people were killed and more than 50 are still missing after heavy rain caused a ...

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Rwanda says it is ready for migrants deported from UK | Africanews: The Rwandan government said Tuesday it welcomes the decision by the British parliament to ...

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Standoff continues as MPs prepare to vote on Rwanda bill: The UK is reported to have held talks with other countries to replicate the scheme if it is successful.

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A view from Dover: ITV News witnesses migrants brought ashore as Rwanda Bill passes

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Britain's Rwanda asylum legislation formally becomes law: Royal assent is the final stage in the legislative process, and effectively rubber stamps the ...

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David Cameron denies blaming Brexit for no asylum returns deal with France: The Foreign Secretary defended the controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers ...

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UN chief appeals for more attention for eastern DRC | Africanews: Please let this war end': Despair at camp for displaced people in DRC, as UN human rights chief ...

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How Rwanda’s annual genocide commemoration fans the flame of ethnicity: In 2014, the genocide was officially renamed from the Rwandan genocide to 'the 1994 ...

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Repeat drug offender started abusing cough mixture at 14; DRC numbers highest since 2008

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Zijin cooperating with Congo probe after radiation detected in cobalt load: Chinese mining giant Zijin Mining said on Tuesday it would cooperate with authorities ...

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Rwandan Meddling Is Deepening Congo's Deadly Conflict: Fighting involves scores of armed groups, deep ethnic tensions and at least five national armies ...

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Battle of the species: It’s man vs mosquito: Battle of the species: It’s man vs mosquito

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Quick Glance: Combatting Malaria: Challenges and Solutions

Progress in reducing malaria has stalled in recent years, especially in African regions. Pregnant women, young children, and other vulnerable groups continue to have limited access to malaria services.

Infants and young children are disproportionately affected by malaria, especially in poorer households in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are at increased risk of malaria due to immunity loss.

Refugees, migrants, and indigenous peoples are also at higher risk of malaria and often lack access to necessary services.

Climate change and humanitarian emergencies contribute to making vulnerable populations more susceptible to malaria. Measures like combating discrimination and integrating malaria control interventions into universal health coverage can help achieve a malaria-free world.

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Britain's home secretary defends deal to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda | Africanews

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UK: Rwanda bill showdown in Parliament, calls for concessions for Afghans : The UK government heads for a showdown with peers over its law to send asylum seekers ...

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Rwanda's youth confront legacy of 1994 genocide 30 years on: The shadows of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, where Hutu militants executed members of the Tutsi ...

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