African News
Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border
By: Reuters 26th April 2024 The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying in Britain, Ireland's deputy prime minister told a... →
Inflation in key African economies to slow into next year – Poll
By: Reuters 25th April 2024 Inflation in key African economies will slow into next year but remain stubbornly high in Nigeria due to sporadic flooding and difficult terrain... →
Britain's Rwanda asylum legislation formally becomes law
By: Reuters 25th April 2024 Britain's King Charles has given his assent to legislation central to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Royal... →
South Africa extends troop deployment in Mozambique and Congo 
By: Reuters 25th April 2024 South Africa's military will extend the deployment of its troops in conflict-hit Mozambique and Democratic Republic of Congo, President Cyril... →
UK police arrest three over migrants' deaths in Channel
By: Reuters 24th April 2024 British police said on Wednesday they had arrested three men over the deaths of five migrants including a child who died attempting to cross the... →
Fuel tax blocks aid to hunger-ravaged South Sudan, UN says
By: Reuters 24th April 2024 South Sudanese authorities are holding up United Nations fuel tankers over a tax dispute, jeopardising the delivery of millions of dollars of aid... →
World Bank suspends Tanzania tourism fund over abuse allegations
By: Reuters 24th April 2024 The World Bank has suspended new disbursements from a $150-million fund to expand a national park in southern Tanzania, a spokesperson said on... →
Congo Republic declares mpox epidemic
By: Reuters 24th April 2024 Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments, including the capital Brazzaville. No... →
