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Police officer stoned to death after rescuing FGM survivors in Kenya

Activists see the killing as a setback in the efforts to eliminate the practice, despite it being illegal in the east African country

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023

'Foreigner' Claims Dog DR Congo Presidential Candidates

"Fake Congolese" or "candidate of the aggressor country" -- some of the accusations being bandied around on social media in a bid to ruin reputations in the run-up to DR Congo's presidential vote.

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2023

Sunak Wins Rwanda Bill Vote And Avoids Tory Rebellion

Despite several humanitarian concerns, Rishi Sunak's emergency Rwanda legislation was passed by an overall majority vote in the House of Commons this week.

International Business Times UK · Dec 15, 2023

UK PM Sunak Says Open To Tweaking Rwanda Bill

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday he was open to toughening up his controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda, which has divided his ruling Conservative party.

International Business Times · Dec 14, 2023

Young Kenyans begin boycott of Israeli brands as Gaza war goes on

In Nairobi, advocacy efforts are on the rise in solidarity with Palestine as the war in Gaza continues.

Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2023

Gaza a ‘living hell’ after heavy winter rains drench makeshift tents

Conditions deteriorate amid floods, escalating food shortages and waves of disease

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

How the bill to declare Rwanda a 'safe' country for refugees could lead to a constitutional crisis

Rishi Sunak has had a small win in the ongoing saga of the UK government’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. The second reading of the safety of Rwanda (asylum and immigration) bill has passed the Commons, despite rightwing Conservative MPs abstaining.

The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023

UN Criticism Of UK Rwanda Plan Incomprehensible: Minister

As Britain pushes forward with controversial plans to send migrants to Rwanda, a UK government minister voiced "amazement" Wednesday at the criticism it has drawn from the United Nations.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023

British PM Sunak wins parliamentary vote on revised plan to deport migrants to Rwanda

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has faced down rebels in his ruling Conservative party by winning a knife-edge parliamentary vote on his latest plans to send migrants to Rwanda.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 13, 2023

Rwanda sets July election date for presidential and parliamentary polls

Rwanda will hold presidential and parliamentary elections in July next year, when President Paul Kagame will seek to extend his three decades in control of the East African country.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 13, 2023