The British government has pushed the plan as a way to deter asylum-seekers from taking boats to Britain. But the U.N. human rights office has warned aviation authorities not to take part.
Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.
[Ethiopian Herald] The questions of fairness and inclusiveness are among the priorities that Africans and the Global South have continuously been asking major organizations of the world.
The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say.
[UCT] Therapeutic drugs have long been ill suited to African patients' needs. Professor Kelly Chibale, the director of the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Holistic Drug Discovery and Development Centre (H3D), and his research colleagues posit that scientists can use artificial
[ICRC] When someone goes missing due to conflict, the children they leave behind can feel that loss more than most. In response, we ran a program for children in Maiduguri to make sure their needs would not be overlooked.
[AI London] Since its inception, the project of international criminal justice has been marked by a striking indifference to the long historical record of atrocities perpetrated by the Western world against people of the Global South, and Africa in particular. More recent
[DW] El Nino is causing extreme weather events in East Africa and a crippling drought in the south of the continent. Experts say immediate action is needed to tackle famine and displacement.
[WWF] As negotiators head into the fourth and penultimate UN talks on a global plastic pollution treaty, known as INC-4, a WWF analysis of states' submissions to the treaty's revised draft text shows that the majority of states support ambitious and legally-binding global rules
[IPS] APEX / DUBLIN -- With current UN Secretary-General António Guterres set to step down in 2026, who is in the running to replace him? In this seven-part series, Felix Dodds and Chris Spence reveal who might be in the running and assess their chances. The potential
[IPS] Apex, North Carolina / Dublin, Ireland -- This was the stark warning of Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in 2023.
[Daily Trust] InfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has signed an agreement with Savant Group Ltd, committing US$12 million to scale SunCulture's solar irrigation offering across sub-Saharan Africa, according to a report by Fresh Plaza.
[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- "Did you know hundreds of thousands of women die in childbirth every year? Dr Anita Zaidi is determined to change that."
[IPS] Apex, North Carolina / Dublin, Ireland -- Michelle Bachelet is a formidable candidate to be the next UN Secretary-General. Some would even make her the frontrunner, should she choose to stand. Bachelet was the first female head of state in Chile, having served as
[VOA] Monday marks Earth Day, which for more than 50 years has placed a focus on clean air and water, addressing pollution and championing conservation efforts.
[UNEP] It is easy to get discouraged by the state of the planet.
[Africa Renewal] Integrity is key as world's largest carbon market auction is held in Nairobi
After a late-night parliamentary sitting, the plan to send some asylum seekers to the East African country is set to become law.
The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.
[COP28 UAR] COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber was recognized with an award by the World Energy Council for his leadership in advancing the energy transition through the delivery of the historic UAE Consensus.
[Unicef] New York/Oslo -- Between 2018 and 2022, explosive weapons were responsible for nearly half - 49.8 per cent - of the more than 47,500 instances of children killed and maimed that were verified by the United Nations, in more than 24 conflict zones globally. The vast
[African Arguments] A decade ago, Europe responded to Rwanda's incursions into the DRC with sanctions. Today, it's turning a blind eye - with devastating consequences for the Congolese.
[African Arguments] Funding these essential meetings would cost little to rich countries but provide a potentially invaluable forum for developing countries.
The wrangling between the Commons and the Lords continues, as MPs and peers vote on the Rwanda bill.
