Newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the end of the Rwanda asylum plan and outlines his approach to addressing Britain's pressing challenges.
The government plans to deport to Rwanda some of those who enter the United Kingdom illegally as a deterrent to migrants who risk their lives in leaky, inflatable boats in hopes that they will be able to claim asylum once they reach Britain.
The UK's controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has gained widespread criticism, with critics labelling it as "inhumane and cruel". This is a major win for Sunak's "stop the boats" pitch since becoming PM ahead of the upcoming general elections.
The UK Parliament on Tuesday finally passed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's latest bid to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda as a means to stop illegal immigration. The move had been widely criticised by human rights organisations and some among Sunak's own Conservative Party.
The House of Lords had long refused to back the divisive legislation without additional safeguards, but eventually relented after Sunak said the government would force parliament to sit as late into Monday night as necessary to get it passed.
The House of Commons voted 313-269 to approve the Sunak government's Rwanda migration bill, which is facing opposition from both the left and right. While human rights groups have protested against the bill, far-right Conservatives argue that it doesn't do enough to overcome legal challenges.
Zimbabwe men's cricket team captain scored 58 runs off just 36 balls and then took three wickets for three against Rwanda in the T20 World Cup 2024 qualifier match at Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Monday.
The western and northern provinces and Kigali, the capital, are particularly hilly, making them vulnerable to landslides during the rainy season.
The women's team of Mali registered an unwanted record - lowest women's T20 international score, against Rwanda.
The Girinka Programme was initiated by President Kagame in 2006 to provide one cow per poor family for their nutritional and financial security.
The two countries signed agreements on leather and allied areas and agricultural research.
Modi is on a two-day visit to Rwanda, one of Africa's fastest growing economies. He is the first Indian prime minister to visit the country.
Modi reached Kigali on Monday in the first leg of his three-nation tour to Africa, making it the first ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to Rwanda.
India & Rwanda relationships have stood the test of time. It is a matter of honour for us that India has stood with Rwanda in their economic development journey: Modi
This will be Modi's second visit to mainland Africa after he visited Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya in 2016.
This will be Modi's second visit to mainland Africa after he visited Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya in 2016.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa from July 23-27, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday
The prime minister, who will attend the BRICS Summit in South Africa, will first stop in Rwanda for a two-day visit, the first by an Indian prime minister, T S Tirumurti, secretary (Economic Relations) in the MEA, told reporters at a briefing.
The acquisition will make Airtel Rwanda the second largest operator in the country with revenues of over $80 million and a revenue market share of over 40%.
Seeking to give its diaspora community in Rwanda a greater push, India will open its resident mission in the Rwandan capital here, a move that will further enhance bilateral ties.
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