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Blinken says he raised 'Hotel Rwanda' hero's detention with Rwandan leader

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday he had raised with Rwanda's president U.S. concerns over the jailing of Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed in the film "Hotel Rwanda" sheltering hundreds of people during the 1994 genocide.

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Blinken raises concerns over Hotel Rwanda dissident trial with Kagame

US secretary of state on last stop of African tour has been clear about US misgivings related to Paul Rusesabagina’s conviction

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Blinken says he discussed with Kagame reports that Rwanda supports rebel group

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday he discussed with Rwandan President Paul Kagame credible reports that Rwanda continued to support the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Blinken, Kagame discuss U.N. report that Rwanda supports rebel group

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday he discussed with Rwandan President Paul Kagame "credible reports" that Rwanda continued to support the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Reuters

US Secretary of State Blinken arrives in Rwanda to discuss tensions with DRC, human rights

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to hold talks with Rwandan President Paul Kagame amid calls from campaigners to pressure Kigali over its human rights record and alleged support of M23 rebels in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Radio France Internationale

Blinken in Rwanda to discuss Congo tensions, human rights

U_S_ Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Rwanda, the last stop on his three-nation tour of Africa, where he has articulated Washington’s new strategy for engaging with sub-Saharan African nations as “equal partners.”

The Independent UK

Kenya awaits results of presidential election

Kenya is awaiting the results of Tuesday's election. It's thought to be too close to call between the two presidential frontrunners, Raila Odinga and William Ruto. Also in this edition: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Rwanda after having visited DR Congo. He is expected to address…

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Ahead of Rwanda visit, Blinken says US 'concerned' by reports of Rwandan support for DRC rebels

On the eve of his visit to Rwanda on Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said his country is “concerned” by “credible” reports that Rwanda is supporting rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

France 24

Shelving of Yorkshire asylum centre raises questions about policy – and Patel

Analysis: as Boris Johnson’s immigration proposals face another setback, the home secretary’s position is also in doubt

The Guardian - UK

U.S. 'very concerned' about reports Rwanda backing rebels in Congo, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday Washington was "very concerned" about what he called credible reports that Rwanda has provided support to M23 rebels in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Reuters

US Secretary of State Blinken visits DRC, Rwanda amid tensions over M23 rebels

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on the second leg of his three-nation African tour that began in South Africa at the weekend, and is due to wrap in Rwanda.

Radio France Internationale

Is there really a paradigm shift in US/Africa relations? Why the answer seems to be yes

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s whirlwind visit to three African countries is the second in less than 12 months.

The Conversation

Rwanda and DRC's turbulent past continues to fuel their torrid relationship

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) make for very unhappy neighbours. Both sides claim the other is set on bringing down their government, and violating past agreements and international norms.

The Conversation

Channel migrants total passes 13,000 since Rwanda plan announced

It brings the total number of people who have crossed the English Channel so far this year to 18,284 with more arrivals reported on Monday

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The Independent UK

13,000 migrants have crossed Channel since Rwanda plan announced, figures show

Home Secretary Priti Patel announced the deal in April.

France 24

Blinken arrives in Africa ‘to counter Russian influence’ on the continent

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in South Africa on Sunday to kick off a three-country tour that will also take him to DR Congo and Rwanda, aimed at "developing a strategy to counter Russian efforts to undermine democracy in Africa", according to a France-based political scientist.

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McHugh plays devil in volley title defence

Chris McHugh is a win away from back-to-back beach volleyball Commonwealth gold medals after progressing to the final in Birmingham with Paul Burnett.

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Channel smugglers drop prices and cram more people on to boats

Increased number of people arriving in UK in more overcrowded vessels shows Rwanda plan not working, say campaigners

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The Independent UK

Rwanda rejects UN report on support for rebels in Congo

Rwanda’s government is rejecting a report by United Nations experts saying they have “solid evidence” that members of Rwanda’s armed forces are conducting operations in eastern Congo in support of the M23 rebel group whose deadly resurgence has led to growing Congo-Rwanda tensions and talk of war

The Conversation

The US is revisiting its trade relations with African countries: key issues on the table

Last year, the US’s Biden administration announced plans to increase two-way trade and investment between the US and Africa. The starting point was a revamp of the Trump-era “Prosper Africa initiative”. As American secretary of state Antony Blinken visits three African nations – South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo and…

AAP

Rwanda's joy at beach volleyball triumph

A pair of beach volleyballers from Rwanda are the next opponent of defending champions Australia at the Commonwealth Games.

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Rwanda backing M23 rebels in DRC: UN experts

A UN group of experts finds ‘solid evidence’ that Kigali is supporting M23 fighters despite repeated denials.

The Conversation

US secretary of state Antony Blinken's visit aims to reset relations with South Africa

US secretary of state Antony Blinken has embarked on a five nation tour of Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Reuters

U.N. experts say Rwanda has intervened militarily in eastern Congo

A United Nations Group of Experts said it had "solid evidence" that Rwandan troops conducted military operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between Nov. 2021 and July 2022 and that Rwanda has supported the M23 rebel group's advance there.

The Guardian - UK

All or Nothing: Arsenal review – Mikel Arteta is like a supply teacher out of his depth

This documentary shows the manager striving to inspire his team during a mediocre season. But now the Lionesses have shown us football’s true meaning, do we really care?

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