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UK insists flight to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda will go ahead

First deportation flight set to go ahead as scheduled on Tuesday after UK court refuses to halt government plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda

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Britain: protest outside high court against Rwanda deportations

Protesters demonstrate outside the Royal Courts of Justice as UK campaigners get their last chance to stop the government's first flight of asylum seekers to Rwanda.

United Kingdom

Go-ahead for Rwanda migrant deportations as NGOs lose legal challenge

Campaigners against Britain's plans to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda say they'll fight on after a judge ruled the government was acting lawfully.

Europe News

'An abomination': Charities react as UK orders first Rwanda deportation flight

The UK's first deportation flight to Rwanda is scheduled to leave on June 14.

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Rwanda

Rwanda and DRC tensions of 'grave concern', African Union leader says

The latest tensions between the two countries came after Congolese forces and the M23 paramilitary group skirmished on several fronts this week in North Kivu, a war-torn eastern province of the DRC

United Kingdom

'No reason' for Ukraine refugees to arrive in UK illegally, says Patel

Undocumented Ukrainians have voiced concerns that they may be transferred to Rwanda under a new immigration policy.

United Kingdom

Despite UK crackdown plans, hundreds cross Channel in small boats

The Ministry of Defense said 254 people arrived on the English coast in seven boats from northern France on Sunday, and more people were brought ashore by British lifeboats on Monday.

Denmark

Denmark in talks with Rwanda over processing of asylum seekers

Denmark says it is in talks with Rwanda about setting up a reception centre for asylum seekers after a similar scheme was unveiled by the United Kingdom.

Europe News

Outrage at UK plan to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda

The UK's plan to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda has sparked outraged, while the government has said it is necessary to stop "people smugglers."

United Kingdom

UK plan to process some asylum seekers in Rwanda criticised

Amnesty International said the plan was "the very height of irresponsibility".

Travel News

Rwanda the 6th safest country for solo travellers, new survey finds

Safety while travelling on your own can be a big concern but a new ranking has listed the countries where you won’t have to worry.

Food and Drink

Meet the man hoping to make Africa's first Michelin-starred restaurant

Congolese chef Dieuveil Malonga has visited 38 of Africa's 54 countries, bringing back an abundance with techniques and ingredients with him. Now his sights are are set on blending afro-fusion cuisine with fine dining.

Nature

Thirty white rhinos flown out in Boeing 747 to resettle in Rwanda

The southern white rhino, one of two subspecies of white rhino, is now considered endangered with about 20,000 individuals remaining, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

France

Ex-driver goes on trial in France for 'complicity' in Rwanda genocide

The genocide saw 800,000 minority Tutsis and moderate members of the Hutu majority slaughtered in just three months from April to July 1994.

Rwanda

Man behind the inspiration for Hotel Rwanda convicted of terror charge

The man who inspired the film #HotelRwanda, Paul Rusesabagina, has been found guilty of terror-related offences by a court in Rwanda.

Experiences

Travel-loving vegans need to check out this luxury holiday company

World Vegan Travel organises luxury group holidays across the world for vegans and the vegan-curious.

Rwanda

France 'inflicted suffering on Rwanda by staying silent over genocide'

Macron acknowledged France had been at fault but stopped short of an apology.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congo volcano kills 15 people, thousands flee

More than 170 children were still feared missing Sunday after the chaos of the Mount Nyiragongo eruption Saturday night

Denmark

Does Denmark want to send its refugees to Rwanda?

A memorandum of cooperation on migration between the two countries has sparked alarm that Denmark could be looking to see its asylum seekers and refugees accommodated in Rwanda.

Rwanda

Rwanda genocide report: France 'did nothing to stop' massacres

Former French President Francois Mitterrand and his administration had knowledge of preparations for the massacres — yet kept supporting the government, the report says.