UK closer to passing Rwanda asylum law after changes overturned
Under Rwanda plan, asylum seekers who arrive on England’s coast would be sent to Rwanda. Legislation will return to parliament’s upper chamber for votes on Wednesday.
Gambia parliament debates bill to reverse ban on female genital mutilation
If the controversial bill is passed, Gambia would become the first country to reverse a ban on female circumcision.
If the controversial bill is passed, Gambia would become the first country to reverse a ban on female circumcision.
European Union to bolster Egypt ties with billions of euros in funding
The agreement is designed to boost cooperation in areas including trade and security, while delivering funding over the next three years to support Egypt’s economy.
The agreement is designed to boost cooperation in areas including trade and security, while delivering funding over the next three years to support Egypt’s economy.
Niger breaks off military cooperation with US, as junta moves closer to Russia
The United States currently stations some 1,000 troops in Niger at a desert drone base built at a cost of US$100 million.
The United States currently stations some 1,000 troops in Niger at a desert drone base built at a cost of US$100 million.
ICC allows in absentia hearings in case against Ugandan warlord Kony
Joseph Kony, the founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army, is the International Criminal Court’s longest-standing fugitive. An arrest warrant was issued against him in 2005.
Joseph Kony, the founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army, is the International Criminal Court’s longest-standing fugitive. An arrest warrant was issued against him in 2005.