More than 500,000 people have been displaced thus far in January due to heavy fighting in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the country’s…
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The M23 rebel group says it has seized control of Goma, a major city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement follows a rapid advance against Congolese forces on Sunday, which forced tens of thousands of people to flee nearby towns.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Rwandan troops to exit the Democratic Republic of Congo and cease aiding M23 rebels nearing Goma. The conflict, escalating in…
South Africa, Malawi and Uruguay on Saturday announced that soldiers from their respective armies were killed as they battled to halt the advance of M23…
Why the DRC sued Apple over conflict minerals. United Nations officials have reported out that some mines are operated by armed groups that are reported…
Rwandan president sworn in after 99% election win Paul Kagame has officially begun his fourth term as Rwanda’s president after securing 99% of the vote…
Scholastique Mukasonga’s powerful and heartbreaking debut book “Inyenzi or Kackerlackorna” has been released in Sweden, shedding light on the tragic events of the Rwandan genocide. The term “Inyenzi” or “Kackerlackorna” (Cockroaches) was used by the Hutu majority to dehumanize the Tutsi minority, setting the stage for the atrocities that followed.
The Home Secretary highlighted the “disconnect” between the United Nations’ Refugee Agency’s “very strong criticism” of the UK’s scheme and their own refugee partnership with the Rwandan Government.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: Rishi Sunak survives … for now Wednesday’s front pages lead on the drama of the Commons vote on Prime Minister…
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday faced down rebels in his ruling Conservative party by winning a knife-edge parliamentary vote on his latest plans to send migrants to Rwanda.
The person was found dead this morning, and two ambulances and three police vehicles arrived at the barge in Portland, someone on board said
Rishi Sunak is meeting with Conservative MPs as he publishes his emergency legislation to get Rwanda flights off the ground.
A lot, apparently.
The money would be in addition to the already £140,000,000 given to Rwanda’s government if they accept further asylum seekers arriving in the UK after crossing the English Channel.
Critical that Rwanda flights take off in the spring, Robert Jenrick says A new treaty with Rwanda is in the “final stages” of negotiations, according…
Rwanda ruling- Court rules Govt’s Rwanda plan unlawful Breaking – update The Supreme Court has ruled the government’s plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda…
Rwanda accused of broad campaign of repression against dissidents The Guardian says Rwandan authorities are coordinating a systematic campaign of repression at home and abroad…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Sunday’s front pages cover a variety of topics. Several of the papers feature an image of Prince George with…
‘The system is rigged against the British people, it’s as simple as that.’
The man, who was allegedly involved in destroying a church with more than 2,000 people sheltering in it, has been on the run for two decades.
The Metro says A nine-year-old boy is refusing to go to school after becoming terrified his parents will be deported to Rwanda while he is away.
The Independent says BORIS JOHNSON and Prince Charles are preparing for talks with Commonwealth leaders on trade, climate change and the future of the association at a crucial summit in Rwanda this week.
Sky News says THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER wants to introduce a Bill of Rights to ignore European Court of Human Rights judgments blocking removal flights to Rwanda.
BBC News says the first flight due to take asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda was cancelled minutes before take-off after legal rulings on Tuesday evening.
The Guardian says Liz Truss says Rwanda flights policy is ‘completely moral’ amid backlash and criticism from royals and Church officials.