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Commonwealth in Kigali: another chance for Rwanda's Kagame to project soft power

Rwanda is getting its turn to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting from 20 June to 25 June 2022. The grouping of former imperialist Britain power plus its dismantled empire of former colonies, protectorates, and mandates has not had its biennial summit since 2018 because of COVID restrictions. Rwanda,…

The Conversation

Rwanda president suggests UK extradite genocide suspects after asylum deal

Exclusive: Comments raise concerns UK will find it difficult to refuse requests from Kigali on sensitive issues

The Guardian - UK

Rwanda scraps mask requirement in public

Kigali (AFP) - Rwanda has scrapped a requirement for face masks in public, easing its strict coronavirus restrictions.

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Rwanda: Tackling the challenge of overpopulation

Africa's demographic growth is having a considerable impact on the continent's capital cities. Kigali, for example, is set to double its population by 2050. In one of the most densely populated areas in the world, authorities are trying to organise this growth in terms of urban planning and economics. Rwanda,…

France 24

World Press Freedom Day: RSF reveals mixed rankings in Africa

In tonight's edition: Human Rights Watch accuses Russian private security forces invited into Central African Republic of killing civilians. We speak to the daughter of Rwandan opposition figure Paul Rusesabagina. The “Hotel Rwanda” hero's family has filed a $400 million lawsuit against Kigali over alleged kidnapping and torture. And our…

France 24

For many migrants, the view of Rwanda is often far from rosy

Britain’s recent decision to send some migrants to Rwanda is questioned by several people resettled in the tiny East African country who say it is not a suitable refuge

The Independent UK

Can Museveni and Kagame’s renewed bromance inspire regional peace?

Cordial relations between the presidents of Uganda and Rwanda remain crucial to the progress of East Africa.

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Rwanda scheme is flawed, but what will work?

When Theresa May told MPs yesterday that she opposed Priti Patel’s plan to send migrants inadmissible for asylum in this country to Rwanda on the grounds of “legality, practicality and efficacy” she joined the barrage of criticism that has greeted the Home Secretary since she unveiled her scheme last week in…

Evening Standard

Blind Rwandans take up massage to fight stigma

Kigali (AFP) - On a chilly morning, Beth Gatonye loaded two vibrating chairs into her van and headed to the US embassy in Kigali with three blind colleagues, ready to offer massage therapy.

AFP

UN, rights groups alarmed over British refugee deal with Rwanda

The UNHCR and human rights groups have voiced their opposition to a deal signed bewteen London and Kigali that would see thousands of illegal migrants in the UK resettled in Rwanda, or returned to their country of origin.

Radio France Internationale

UK asylum seekers to be housed in no-frills hostel in Rwandan capital

People fleeing persecution to be taken to stripped-back Hope guest house in Kigali, which has only 50 rooms

The Guardian - UK

Man who saved 1,200 people during Rwanda genocide wrongly convicted of terrorism

Paul Rusesabagina is serving 25 years for 'terrorism offences', with his family saying he was kidnapped while on a flight from Dubai to Burundi and given an unfair trial

Daily Mirror

Rwanda: human rights fears in nation whose leader faces murder claims

Paul Kagame, president of nation where UK plans to send asylum seekers, accused of seeking to assassinate opponents

The Guardian - UK

Tens of thousands of asylum seekers could be sent to Rwanda, says Johnson

PM insists east African country is safe and scheme will prove ‘very considerable deterrent’

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UK plans to send thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda, says Boris Johnson – as it happened

Opposition parties denounce plan as ‘shameful’ and ‘evil’; home secretary Priti Patel in Kigali today to unveil more details

Radio France Internationale

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero not slapped with life sentence: judge

A judge in Kigali has ruled that Paul Rusesabagina, the hotel manager credited with giving hundreds of people shelter during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, will only serve a 25-year sentence for terrorism, not a life sentence as the prosecution has demanded.

AFP

Rwanda turns to event hosting for economic boost

Kigali (AFP) - Blue, yellow, green: As night falls, the dome of the Kigali conference centre lights up, resplendent in the colours of Rwanda's flag as it aims to attract all eyes on the capital, and beyond.

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Museveni’s army general son meets Kagame to fix Rwanda relations

Sour relations between Uganda and Rwanda had led to a three-year border closure by Kigali, that ended in January.

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The Independent UK

Charles and Camilla to represent the Queen at Commonwealth summit in Rwanda

The prince and the duchess will travel to Kigali in June, with Charles stressing the need for countries to come together amid the pandemic recovery.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rwanda Re-opens Border with Uganda but Says Grievances Remain

Rwanda on Monday re-opened a border crossing with Uganda closed three years ago when the government accused Kampala of harassing its nationals and supporting dissidents bent on removing the government in Kigali. In turn the government of President Yoweri Museveni accused Rwanda of conducting illegal espionage in Uganda, which suffered…

Reuters

Rwanda re-opens border with Uganda but says grievances remain

The Guardian - UK

Rwanda’s history of receiving deportees raises concerns for potential UK scheme

Analysis: UK reportedly considering sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, which was involved in controversial scheme with Israel

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