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Rishi Sunak to launch bill to stop people arriving on small boats claiming asylum

Law would also place duty on home secretary to send anyone who arrives on small boat in UK to Rwanda or another country

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023

Sudan: Hemedti's Forces Call for Handing over Power to Civilians

Deputy Commander of the Rapid Support forces in Sudan Abdel-Rahim Dagalo the brother of General Mohamed Hamdan Hemedti announced the need to hand over power to civilians, in line with the framework agreement. Addressing supporters in Khartoum on Saturday, Dagalo said: “Our message to our brothers in the authority is…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2023

Children missing out on fruit and vegetables as food shortage hits school dinners

Millions of pupils face missing out on fresh fruits and vegetables after the UK’s food shortages hit school lunches.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023

Tunisians protest inflation, president's squeeze on dissent

Thousands of people have marched through Tunisia’s capital to decry an expanding crackdown on opposition voices and a proposed lifting of food subsidies

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2023

Congo leader urges Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

Congo's leader is urging French President Emmanuel Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2023

Macron warns of sanctions if east Congo peace process is derailed

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged 34 million euros of aid to Congo's conflict-hit east on Saturday and said any party seeking to derail peace efforts there should face sanctions.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 4, 2023

In DR Congo, Macron pledges aid, warns of sanctions if peace efforts are derailed

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday pledged 34 million euros ($36 million) as part of an EU aid package to conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. On the final stop in Kinshasa of his four-nation African tour, Macron said any party seeking to derail peace efforts should face sanctions.

France 24 · Mar 4, 2023

New powers to tackle small boats set to be announced next week

The legislation is expected to make asylum claims inadmissible from those who travel to the UK on small boats.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2023

UN: Most Relief Restrictions are Concentrated in Houthi Areas

A recent report by the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) showed that most of the restrictions that hinder aid organizations in Yemen are concentrated in areas controlled by the Houthi militia. The Program confirmed that its ability to monitor and evaluate relief aid was reduced by up to 81…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 4, 2023

Hundreds of Fearful Sub-Saharan Migrants Flee Tunisia

Around 300 nationals of Ivory Coast and Mali were to be flown home from Tunisia on Saturday, fearful of a wave of violence against sub-Saharan migrants since President Kais Saied delivered a controversial tirade against them last month. In his February 21 speech, Saied ordered officials to take "urgent measures"…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 4, 2023