Rwanda says ‘not deterred’ after UK asylum seeker flight cancelled
Kigali – The Rwandan government said on Wednesday it was still committed to taking in asylum seekers sent by the... Read more
15 Jun, 2022
More than 70 migrants missing after boat sinks off Tunisia, coastguard says
Tunis – More than 70 people are missing in the Mediterranean after a boat crowded with migrants headed for Europe... Read more
25 May, 2022
3 migrants dead, 10 missing as boat capsizes off Tunisia
Tunis – Three people were found dead and another 10 went missing after their boat capsized off Tunisia during an... Read more
20 May, 2022
Four migrant boats capsize off Tunisia, 17 dead
Tunis – Tunisian authorities have recovered the bodies of 17 migrants after four boats trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea... Read more
25 Apr, 2022
Rwanda president says UK migrant deal ‘not trading in humans’
Kigali – Rwandan President Paul Kagame said Kigali was not “trading in human beings” when it agreed to a... Read more
23 Apr, 2022
Hosting Britain’s migrants: The view from Rwanda
Kigali – Britain’s controversial deal to send migrants and asylum-seekers to Rwanda has attracted a flood of criticism in... Read more
22 Apr, 2022
Six dead, 29 missing after migrant boat capsizes off Libya
Tripoli – Six people were found dead and 29 are missing and presumed dead after their boat capsized off the... Read more
17 Apr, 2022
Thousands arrive in Niger fleeing fighting in Mali, UN says
Niamey – Thousands of people have arrived in Niger after fleeing fighting between armed groups in northern Mali, a... Read more
2 Apr, 2022
Nigeria boat disaster toll climbs to 13, official says
Kano – The death toll from a boat accident involving villagers fleeing attacks by gangs in northern Nigeria has... Read more
1 Apr, 2022
The first of 100 000 Ethiopians repatriated from Saudi Arabia
Addis Ababa – Hundreds of Ethiopians arrived back in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, the first contingent of some 100 000... Read more
31 Mar, 2022
