U.S. senator questions aid to Rwanda over human rights, role in Congo:
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U.S. senator questions aid to Rwanda over human rights, role in Congo: The chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said he would place a hold on ...
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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.
Apple accused by Congo over conflict minerals in iPhones: Lawyers representing DRC allege Apple’s products contain illegally exported minerals ...
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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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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.
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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Paid articlePaid 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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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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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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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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5 migrants die in English Channel crossing attempt after UK approves Rwanda bill
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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.
bbc.com/news/uk-68841417
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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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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/allegra-stratton-the-two-year-flight
Senator Menendez, Charged in Bribery Scheme, May Blame His Wife: According to newly unsealed documents, Senator Robert Menendez may testify that Nadine Menendez ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/nyregion/robert-menendez-bribery-trial.html
Menendez Corruption Trial Delayed for One Week: The senator’s trial will start May 13, a week later than planned, to give defense lawyers more time to prepare.
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/nyregion/menendez-bribery-trial-delay.html
FDP calls for debate about Rwanda model for German asylum policy: The British Parliament has approved the plan to deport migrants to Rwanda ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251208880/FDP-fordert-Debatte-ueber-Ruanda-Modell-fuer-deutsche-Asylpolitik.html
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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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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Rwanda’s Hope Hostel once housed young genocide survivors. Now it’s ready for migrants from Britain
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Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords: Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68831697
Will the Rwanda plan finally become law?: The House of Lords has made changes to the bill - will the government make concessions?
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68834211
'Nothing will stand in our way': Britain approves contentious Rwanda asylum seekers plan
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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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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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Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife will have separate bribery trials, judge rules: A federal judge has ruled that Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife will ...
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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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‘Heart-breaking’: Refugees once detained offshore by Australia warn the UK government not to push through its Rwanda policy
cnn.com/2024/04/22/europe/uk-australia-offshore-policy-rwanda-gbr-intl/
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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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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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 says it is ready for migrants deported from UK | Africanews: The Rwandan government said Tuesday it welcomes the decision by the British parliament to ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/rwanda-says-it-is-ready-for-migrants-deported-from-uk/
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.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68815191
A view from Dover: ITV News witnesses migrants brought ashore as Rwanda Bill passes
itv.com/news/2024-04-23/a-view-from-dover-itv-news-sees-migrants-brought-ashore-as-rwanda-bill-passes
Judge cleared of misconduct over wife's Menendez defense fund donation: A $10,000 donation to U.S. Senator Robert Menendez's legal defense fund by the wife of a ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/judge-cleared-misconduct-over-wifes-menendezs-defense-fund-donation-2024-04-12/
UK and Rwanda look forward to first migrant deportation flights in spring: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Rwandan President Paul Kagame are looking ...
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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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David Cameron denies blaming Brexit for no asylum returns deal with France: The Foreign Secretary defended the controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-25/david-cameron-denies-blaming-brexit-on-no-asylum-returns-deal-with-france
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 ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-04-12-how-rwandas-annual-genocide-commemoration-fans-the-flame-of-ethnicity/
Stacks of Cash at Menendez Home Were Not From His Bank, Prosecutors Say: The senator has said that money found in his house was from his own savings account ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/13/nyregion/menendez-cash-bank.html
Rwandan Meddling Is Deepening Congo's Deadly Conflict: Fighting involves scores of armed groups, deep ethnic tensions and at least five national armies ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-19/rwandan-meddling-is-deepening-congo-s-deadly-conflict
Paid articlePaid 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 ...
wionews.com/videos/uk-rwanda-bill-showdown-in-parliament-calls-for-concessions-for-afghans-713884
Rwanda's leader criticises perceived US ambiguity over 1994 genocide | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/09/rwandas-leader-criticises-us-ambiguity-over-1994-genocide/
Quick Glance: Survivor's Account of the Rwandan Genocide
- The 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide is approaching on April 6.
- Paul Rusesabagina shares his harrowing experiences after being released from prison.
- The 1994 genocide continues to shape the lives of many Rwandans.
- Rusesabagina emphasizes the importance of resilience and the power of words in the face of oppression.
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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Politics latest: Tories' Rwanda bill defeated for fourth time in Lords; Sunak and Netanyahu hold phone call
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MPs reject Lords' amendments to Rwanda bill - as crunch week for legislation begins
news.sky.com/story/mps-reject-lords-amendments-to-rwanda-bill-as-crunch-week-for-legislation-begins-13116185
Reporters - Hunting down genocide suspects: With the Franco-Rwandan couple seeking justice
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Rude, patronising and out of his depth, Minister Mikey ticks all the boxes: Michael Tomlinson’s efforts to defend Rwanda bill show how well suited he is to be ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/23/rude-patronising-and-out-of-his-depth-minister-michael-tomlinson-ticks-all-the-boxes
New Jersey’s electoral process just got upended: Andy Kim is fighting against some high-level political arcana
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/11/new-jerseys-electoral-process-just-got-upended
Battle of the species: It’s man vs mosquito: Battle of the species: It’s man vs mosquito
nation.africa/kenya/health/battle-of-the-species-it-s-man-vs-mosquito-4599490
PMQs live: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to clash as police say Angela Rayner facing ‘multiple’ allegations
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/angela-rayner-pmqs-sunak-starmer-smoking-ban-b2530081.html
British Parliament passes controversial Rwanda law: Now read “British Parliament passes controversial Rwanda law”.
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/britisches-parlament-verabschiedet-umstrittenes-ruanda-gesetz
Paid articlePaid Top UN officials call on UK to reconsider plan to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda
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The UK’s broken immigration system is literally killing people: MP Dawn Butler says we have a broken migration system that literally kills people ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/25/uks-broken-immigration-system-literally-killing-people-20716643/
The Interview - Senegal’s democratic transition ‘sends positive message to other regimes’, says French FM Séjourné
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What You Can Do To Feel More Hopeful When The News Is So Sad: Hiding from the news isn't really an option, but we could help ourselves with taking it in.
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UK parliament passes controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/23/uk-parliament-passes-controversial-bill-to-send-asylum-seekers-to-rwanda/
Rwandan president meets with UK PM at 10 Downing Street | Africanews: The meeting comes amid the U.K. government's stalled plan to send some asylum-seekers on a ...
africanews.com/2024/04/09/rwandan-president-meets-with-uk-pm-at-10-downing-street/
In this Rwandan village, survivors and perpetrators of the genocide live side by side
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Sunak Says He Won’t Let a ‘Foreign Court’ Block Deportations: Rishi Sunak said the UK will not let foreign courts block his plan to deport migrants to Rwanda ...
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UK hopes Rwanda migrant bill will pass next week: Parliament's two chambers are engaged in a standoff over the proposed law, which Sunak says will deter ...
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The week's best photos: The solar eclipse, a Parisian climb, and more
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Anti-Israel event: Police dissolve “Palestine Congress”: The participants were asked to leave the hall by the officials. Earlier, a speaker compared the ...
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Why guns won’t settle the DR Congo conflict: Ms Keita emphasised the significance of a political process that addresses the root causes of the conflict ...
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Sunak’s Rwanda flights to take off ‘within weeks’, health secretary claims: Ms Atkins was unable to say whether the government had found a carrier for the ...
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