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Macron warns of sanctions if east Congo peace process is derailed

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged 34 million euros of aid to Congo's conflict-hit east on Saturday and said any party seeking to derail peace efforts there should face sanctions.

Radio France Internationale

In DR Congo, Macron pledges aid, warns of sanctions if peace efforts are derailed

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday pledged 34 million euros ($36 million) as part of an EU aid package to conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. On the final stop in Kinshasa of his four-nation African tour, Macron said any party seeking to derail peace efforts should face sanctions.

France 24

Rwanda says Congo soldier killed after crossing border and opening fire

Rwandan soldiers shot dead a Congolese soldier who crossed the border and shot at security forces on Friday, triggering a brief exchange of fire between the two sides, Rwanda's defence ministry said.

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Some Congolese protest and question motives of Macron visit

Shouting through megaphones, a dozen Congolese anti-French protesters waylaid commuters on a busy road in the capital Kinshasa and passed out leaflets to boost opposition to a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday.

Reuters

FESPACO: A continental celebration of African cinema

Every two years Burkina Faso hosts Africa's largest film festival, and the event has become a lynchpin of audiovisual industries across the continent. FRANCE 24's Fatimata Wane has been taking a look at the films in selection; she brings us her top picks from Ouagadougou. We also take a look…

France 24

Protestant Council of Rwanda bars abortions in its clinics

The Protestant Council of Rwanda has directed all health facilities run by its members to stop carrying out all abortions, further limiting access to the procedure in the largely Christian nation of 13 million people

The Independent UK

Congo president says unrest in east could disrupt elections

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi said on Monday that a conflict with rebels in the east of the country could disrupt preparations for general elections scheduled for Dec. 20.

Reuters

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We owe it to the people of Ukraine to bring Vladimir Putin to trial for war crimes

The special tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia show they work. The US must back one for Russia, says former prime minister Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK

Tucker Carlson warns that criticism of Don Lemon’s sexist comment will lead to US becoming ‘Rwanda’

Monologue comes after CNN anchor said Nikki Haley wasn’t ‘in her prime’

The Independent UK

Over 90% of Rwandans have health insurance – the health minister tells an expert what went right

In 2015 the United Nations General Assembly adopted universal health coverage as one of the sustainable development goals. The aim of universal health coverage is to ensure that every person and community, irrespective of their circumstances, has access to the health services they need, at the time and place they…

The Conversation

UN torture prevention body cancels visit to Australia after access to facilities blocked

Rwanda is the only other country to have had a visit cancelled, with Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner calling decision ‘disappointing’

The Guardian - AU

WTF: A UN Torture Prevention Body Had To Can Its Aus Investigation After It Was Refused Access

The only other country where this has happened is Rwanda.

Pedestrian.tv

Sunak’s promise to ‘stop the boats’ is destined to fail without asylum reform

A new humanitarian visa, giving a safe route to the UK, must be part of the answer to the refugee crisis, says a thinktank

The Guardian - UK

Rwanda accuses DR Congo soldiers of attack on army border post

DRC authorities have denied its soldiers entered a neutral zone and opened fire on Rwanda’s troops.

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The Independent UK

No 10 refuses to rebuke minister for Rwanda ‘marginal benefit’ comments

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said the policy was ‘definitely not the whole answer’.

Daily Mirror

Top Tory admits divisive Rwanda deportation plan only has 'marginal' benefits

International Development Minister Andrew Mitchell's comments are at odds with the Government after Rishi Sunak made it a key priority to stop people making the perilous Channel crossing in small boats

The Independent UK

Rwanda migrants plan will have only marginal impact, admits Tory minister

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said the scheme to send migrants to Africa was not the ‘whole answer’.

The Independent UK

Rwanda migrants plan will have only marginal impact, says Mitchell

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said the scheme to send migrants to Africa was not the ‘whole answer’.

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African E-Mobility Company REM To Celebrate 50 Million Kilometers Traveled

African e-mobility company Rwanda Electric Motors is about to celebrate its 50 million kilometers traveled milestone.

France 24

Guinean acrobatic troupe Amoukana fly high

In South Africa, as embattled state energy company Eskom's debts pile up, daily blackouts continue to hobble the nation. Also, Rwanda is investing more in a circular economy and is ramping up its waste management projects. And we see how breathtaking Guinean acrobatic troupe Amoukana are working towards creating their…

France 24

Nigeria's cash shortage crisis taints election campaign

In tonight's edition: With little more than two weeks to go before Nigeria's presidential election, the tensions caused by a chaotic change in currency have soured the mood. Also, as daily rolling power cuts across South Africa continue to hit the economy hard, President Cyril Ramaphosa declares a state of…

Reuters

East African regional leaders demand ceasefire in eastern Congo

East African regional leaders on Saturday renewed their call for an immediate ceasefire by all sides in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that pits the country's military against a rebel group it has accused Rwanda of supporting.

The Conversation

South African Tourism wants to sponsor football club Tottenham Hotspur - is it a good idea?

South African Tourism (SA Tourism) is reported to be planning to spend US$52 million (about R900 million) to sponsor UK football team Tottenham Hotspur over three years. The proposal gives the country branding on the club’s kit, backdrop branding in interviews, advertising on match days, partnership status, local training camps…

The Independent UK

The 5 key takeaways from Rishi Sunak’s interview with Piers Morgan

Rishi Sunak chatted about a range of topics, including the war in Ukraine, industrial action and nurses’ pay

Wales Online

Prime minister outlines tough immigration rules in TV interview

The policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is going ahead, Rishi Sunak says

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