THE Rwandan government clarified on Tuesday that the controversial migrant deal with the UK does not include a provision for the return of funds, following the British government’s decision to terminate the scheme. ‘The agreement we signed did not stipulate that…
THE UK government announced the termination of the controversial Rwanda deportation scheme, a decision aimed at reallocating funds to strengthen border security and tackle illegal immigration. A spokesperson from Downing Street (the prime minister’s office) confirmed that any savings from…
IN a remarkable show of support, social media users rallied to raise over $2,000 to secure the release of Shadrack Chaula, a young Tanzanian portrait artist convicted of cybercrimes. Chaula was ordered by the court to pay the fine or…
IN a significant move on Monday, Gambian lawmakers adopted recommendations to uphold the country’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). This decision comes ahead of a pivotal vote later this month that will determine whether to decriminalise the practice. FGM has been…
FORMER Equatorial Guinea justice minister Ruben Maye Nsue Mangue, who had been imprisoned since August 2022 for criticising the country’s leader, has been released following a presidential amnesty. Mangue, also a pastor, was detained for calling President Teodoro Obiang Nguema…
Rwanda has responded to the UK Labour government’s decision to cancel the controversial asylum seeker deportation agreement, emphasising that it was a UK-initiated solution for their migration issues. The announcement follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s declaration that the plan, established…
KENYA’S President William Ruto signed a pivotal law on Tuesday, establishing a panel to appoint members of the electoral body. This move aims to address criticisms and stabilise his presidency amidst ongoing political tensions. The reconstitution of the Independent Electoral…
Redington, the leading technology aggregator and innovation powerhouse across emerging markets, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. This collaboration aims to empower channel partners across Africa to leverage the transformative potential…
Lithuania bought RBS70 NG, a mobile short-range air defense system, from a Swedish company for 147 million euros (about 159 million U.S. dollars), Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defense said Monday. The ministry’s Defence Material Agency has signed final agreements with…
ZAMBIA has experienced a rise in COVID-19 cases following the recent cold season in the country, health authorities said on Monday. Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo told a press briefing that about 3,070 tests were conducted between May and June,…
