The UK government will unveil a highly anticipated yet controversial bill on Tuesday aimed at stopping illegal migrant crossings across the English Channel. It would ban those making the perilous journey using small boats from claiming asylum in the country and will deport them swiftly.

UK to unveil new law that deports asylum seekers to unspecified 'safe third countries'

The United Kingdom is all set to unveil a new law to crack down on migrants arriving in Britain in small boats from Europe across the English Channel. As per reports, the law will be unveiled on Tuesday.

'Enough is enough,' UK set to introduce new law to crack down on illegal migrants

East African regional leaders have renewed their call for an immediate ceasefire by all sides in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, that pits the country’s military against a rebel group that the government has accused Rwanda of supporting. The leaders meeting in Burundi, was the latest diplomatic effort to try to end the conflict, which has displaced at least 520,000 people since march 2022 in north Kivu.

World of Africa: The unending DRC conflict

Rwandan forces on Tuesday (January 24) shot at a fighter jet from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and accused them of violating its airspace, reported Reuters.

‘Act of war’: Rwanda shoots at DR Congo’s fighter jet for allegedly violating its airspace

The M23 rebels have announced their withdrawal from a strategic front-line position in Kibumba on Friday. The rebel group has vowed to exit from the territory they had seized in eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

M23 rebels announce withdrawal from strategic location in volatile eastern region of DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo has repeatedly accused Rwanda of backing the M23 rebels with weapons, ammunition and uniforms. Whereas, Rwanda has denied the allegations.

Rwanda denies DR Congo's allegations of supporting M23 rebels

The High Court in London has ruled the British government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is legal. Watch this video to know more.

UK plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is legal, rules high court

The London High Court on Monday ruled that a controversial British government plan to deport migrants to Rwanda is lawful, after charities and asylum-seekers thwarted flights through legal challenges.

London court says government plan to deport migrants to Rwanda lawful

The Tutsi-led M23 group has been waging its most serious offensive in Eastern Congo since 2012, further destabilising an area where armed groups have wrangled over land and resources for decades. The resurgence in fighting has caused a diplomatic rift with neighbouring Rwanda, which Congo accuses of backing the group. Rwanda denied this. A mediation team met in Angola and agreed on a cessation of hostilities accord, however the agreement has been rejected by some people in the DRC. What's the real problem in this part of the continent, let's find out in this World of Africa special report.

World Of Africa: 'Cessation of hostilities' in Kivu

On Saturday, in a statement, the Rwandan military said that an “unidentified soldier” was killed by the troops after crossing the border. The incident occurred near the “Petite Barriere” border post at nearly 1:00 am (local time) when a man wearing a Congolese military uniform and believed to be from the Democratic Republic of Congo was shot.

Rwandan military killed one Congolese soldier who crossed the border, amid tensions between two countries

As recent months witness a deterioration in regional relations in central Africa, DRC Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula met with his Rwandan counterpart Vincent Biruta met in Angola on Saturday in the latest attempt to defuse tensions between the neighbouring nations.

As tensions escalate between neighbours, DRC and Rwandan foreign ministers meet in Angola

Did you know that every year there is a high-profile event of naming gorillas? Well, this ceremony called 'Kwita Izina' takes place in the volcano national park in northwest Rwanda. Several people including the Prince of Wales are chosen by the authorities to name baby Apes.

World of Africa | Rwanda: Prince Charles, celebrities name baby Gorillas

Despite UK government's plan to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda, number of people crossing the English Channel to make their way to Britain has not dropped. Around 1300 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats on Monday.

English Channel migrant crossings hit new 24-hour record

UK sees record migrant crossings despite Rwanda plan

Experts from the United Nations said that they have concrete evidence that the Rwandan troops have been fighting alongside rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since May, fighters from the M23 group have been waging their most sustained offensive in years, killing dozens and displacing tens of thousands of people.

UN Experts: Rwanda helping DRC rebels

In an effort to increase livestock productivity, Rwanda is using drones to deliver aid to farmers. Road transportation is proving to be challenging.

Rwanda uses drones to deliver aid to farmers as road transportation proves challenging

Democratic republic of Congo and Rwanda have created a joint road map to de-escalate tensions in the eastern region. This comes after years of conflict and bloodshed. The long-standing violence and region fueled by rebels have displaced tens of thousands of people.

Dr Congo & Rwanda agree to curb violence | Hundreds of children left with no caretakers

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have agreed to de-escalate tensions. This comes after weeks of rising unrest over rebel fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Angolan president who mediated the talks between the two countries has now announced to ceasefire however he provided no further details on the same.

Dr Congo & Rwanda agree to reduce tensions

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda on Wednesday (July 6) agreed to a "de-escalation process". The nations agreed following weeks of rising tensions over rebel fighting in eastern DRC.

DR Congo and Rwanda agree on a 'de-escalation process'

Africa, one of the most under-reported continents in the media sphere is now evolving fast. Catch all the latest vibrant, untold & intriguing stories on One Africa with Erik Njoka every Tuesday on WION.

One Africa: DRC-Rwanda faceoff over M23 rebels

Commonwealth Summit 2022 which was being held in Rwanda has finally concluded. By the end of the summit, Togo and Gabon were admitted in the group. The total members of the group now stand at 56.

Commonwealth Summit concludes in Kigali: Togo and Gabon admitted in the group

The Commonwealth leaders summit is underway in the Rwandan capital of Kigali. Prince Charles is there representing the queen along with the Duchess of Cornwall. Prince Charles and UK PM Boris Johnson met at the summit.

Commonwealth summit 2022: Prince Charles and UK PM Boris Johnson meet at the summit

In pics: Kigali summit tests Commonwealth's clout as awkward issues loom

The Commonwealth leaders summit is underway in the Rwandan capital of Kigali. Prince Charles is there representing the queen along with the Duchess of Cornwall.

Prince Charles attends the Commonwealth Summit 2022

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