One man shot dead in Kenya amid protests over tax hikes The protests are to oppose tax increases imposed amid soaring cost of living despite a court-ordered suspension. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2023
Kenya delays reopening border with Somalia: All the details Kenya postpones reopening the border amid turbulent ties and al-Shabab attacks. Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2023
Rising sexual violence in Sudan conflict reflects entrenched patriarchy -- but women and girls are fighting back Watching and hearing the horrifying reports of violence and savagery in Sudan, those of us working to end violence against women and girls immediately become concerned about how it will inevitably spill over into sexual violence. As recently as July 5, a report from the UN highlighted the “conflict-related sexual… The Conversation · Jul 6, 2023
‘Safe and effective’: first malaria vaccine to be rolled out in 12 African countries An initial 18m doses will be delivered over the next two years to combat a disease that kills nearly half a million children annually The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023
Cleverly: Safety of Britons being held abroad is Government’s ‘top priority’ The Foreign Secretary was replying to complaints about the UK’s handling of situations such as Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s detention in Iran. The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
UK Government launches appeal bid over Rwanda deportation policy The UK Government has lodged a bid to take a legal battle over its Rwanda deportation policy to the UK’s highest court. The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2023
Government lodges bid to take Rwanda legal battle to Supreme Court Ministers want to challenge a ruling by appeal judges that its deportation policy plans are unlawful. The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
Israeli Surgeons Overcome Power Failure To Save Child’s Life In Ethiopian Surgery Delegation from Rambam Healthcare Campus adapts quickly and successfully completes procedure during blackout Zenger · Jul 6, 2023
Government will make ‘robust arguments before the Supreme Court’ on Rwanda plan Proposals by Rishi Sunak’s administration to send migrants to Rwanda were dealt another blow recently after the Court of Appeal found it was unlawful. The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
UK ministers planning on ‘trafficking’ people to Rwanda, says bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, bishop of Dover, calls for compassionate treatment of those seeking asylum in UK The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023
UN records the highest number of 'grave violations' against children in conflicts The U.N. children's agency says last year children experienced the highest number of “grave violations” in conflicts verified by the group The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
UN: Millions left with no aid as West Africa suffers worst hunger crisis in 10 years The United Nations food agency says millions of hungry people in West Africa are left without aid because it is struggling with limited funding to respond to the region's worst hunger crisis in 10 years The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
‘Crisis of humanity’: UN condemns rising sexual violence in Sudan UN agencies demand an end to sexual attacks against women and girls in war-hit country, urge independent investigations. Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2023
Arrests at Wimbledon after Just Stop Oil protesters storm court twice Two matches delayed as three people throw confetti – just as ministers hold talks on protecting sports events The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
The Conversation · Jul 5, 2023 Mozambican terror group is strikingly similar to Nigeria's deadly Boko Haram Terrorism is a global problem affecting many countries. Until 2017, however, southern Africa was largely spared from this phenomenon. The bloody conflict sparked by Ansar al-Sunna in northern Mozambique has since changed the region’s security landscape.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023 Boosted UK legal aid rates ‘not enough’ to deal with Rwanda asylum cases 15% rise ministers are considering would not address severe shortage of immigration lawyers, says Law Society
Radio France Internationale · Jul 5, 2023 Amnesty says 'atrocities' committed by both sides in anglophone Cameroon's conflict Amnesty International has reported that security forces, separatist rebels and ethnic militiamen – from both sides of the country's linguistic divide – have committed "atrocities" in the English-speaking regions of western Cameroon, including executions, torture and rape.
Glasgow Live · Jul 4, 2023 Glasgow councillors warn children face lasting impact of food poverty stigma The concerns were raised as councillors called for a universal approach to be taken to providing food during the school holidays
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 Charity refutes Johnny Mercer claim food bank use is a ‘choice’ Trussell Trust said food banks are a ‘last resort’ for an ‘overwhelming majority’ of people
Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak feels pressure over ‘five key pledges’ as he denies ‘stop the boats’ promise on hold amid Rwanda court battle Prime Minister also tells MPs he is ‘throwing everything’ at inflation on the six-month anniversary of setting his five priorities for the nation
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 Sunak says his ‘stop the boats’ pledge isn’t on hold amid Rwanda court battles The Prime Minister was under pressure on the six-month anniversary of setting his five priorities for the nation.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak angrily defends Commons absences in session with MPs Prime minister accused at liaison committee hearing of not turning up to PMQs and avoiding sensitive votes
Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2023 Fighting rages in Sudan as army tries to cut RSF supply lines The army launches air strikes as heavy artillery fire and ground battles are reported in Omdurman.
Wales Online · Jul 4, 2023 Struggling families will get less help to pay for school uniforms in Wales The Welsh Government has cut its school essentials grant by £100 meaning eligible families will get less to help with expenses such as uniform, sports kit and starting secondary
Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2023 Food bank use is a choice, suggests Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer The Government minister said some people make ‘personal decisions’ around how they budget each month