The controversial deportation flights from the UK to Rwanda, touted by the former Prime Minister as a solution to the country’s asylum seeker crisis, have been scrapped by the new government. The plan, which was met with widespread criticism and legal challenges, aimed to send migrants who crossed the English Channel to Rwanda for processing and potential resettlement. Despite Rwanda’s preparations to receive the deported asylum seekers, the newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer has deemed the plan ineffective and a waste of resources. Speaking on Saturday, July 6, Starmer stated that the plan had not acted as a deterrent,…
Author: Oyewole Oluwafemi
On Sunday, July 7, 2024, Haiti’s transitional council marked the third anniversary of the tragic assassination of President Jovenel Moise. K To commemorate the occasion, Prime Minister Garry Conille and nine council members attended a Mass celebration. The ceremony served as a poignant reminder of the brutal attack that claimed the life of President Moise on July 7, 2021. On that fateful day, a group of gunmen stormed the president’s residence in Port-au-Prince, shooting him 12 times and leaving him dead. His wife, Martine Moise, was also shot during the attack but survived her injuries. The assassination sent shockwaves throughout…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia has taken a bold step towards promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability in his government by voluntarily reducing his salary by 40%. This move, announced on Saturday, is aimed at setting a precedent for responsible governance and nation-building. According to a statement published on the Liberian government’s website, President Boakai’s decision is a demonstration of his commitment to fiscal integrity and national financial security. By slashing his salary, the President is leading by example and showing his determination to strengthen government accountability and solidarity with the people of Liberia. READ ALSO: N729 Billion Poverty Fund:…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a landmark ruling, ordering Sadiya Umar Farouq, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, to provide a detailed account of the N729 billion payments made to 24.3 million vulnerable Nigerians. The court’s judgment, delivered by Justice Deinde Dipeolu on June 27, comes after a Freedom of Information request filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The court’s ruling mandates Farouq to disclose the list of beneficiaries, the number of states covered, and the payment details per state. The judgment also requires her to explain the selection process of the beneficiaries, the…
Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, meets with South African counterpart, Genm Rudzani Maphwanya. In a press release from the Nigerian Defence Headquarters revealed this and titled: CDS RECEIVES GRAND RECEPTION FROM SOUTH AFRICAN COUNTERPART, HARPS ON SECURITY COOPERATION 1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa today, 1 July, 2024 has paid an official visit to the Chief of South Africa National Defence Force (SANDF), General Rudzani Maphwanya in Pretoria, South Africa. The CDS was received by his South African counterpart in his office. General Musa was also honored with Cannon Gun Salutes as…
The Military Leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tiani, made a declaration on Saturday, stating that the people of Niger, along with their neighbors Mali and Burkina Faso, have definitively severed ties with the West African bloc, ECOWAS. This announcement was made at the opening of a summit in Niamey, where the three Sahelian nations, who withdrew from the larger group earlier this year, gathered to discuss their future partnership. General Tiani’s statement emphasized that the people of these countries have “irrevocably turned their backs” on ECOWAS, signaling a permanent departure from the regional bloc. This move follows the announcement…
South Sudan’s general elections, the first since the country became independent in 2011, are scheduled for December 22, 2024. The presidential candidates include current president Salva Kiir Mayardit, Bol Gai Deng, and Deng Bol Aruei. The elections were originally planned for July 2015 but were delayed due to continuing conflict and a lack of a permanent constitution. NEC Chair Abednego Akol addressed the media during a press conference after the commission’s meeting, stating that despite potential delays, it was essential to declare a date for the elections. “This month, when it remains six months into elections, the elections date must…
South Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking agricultural value with Zimbabwe. The Korea Partnership for International Agriculture (KOPIA) and the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC) have joined forces to drive innovation and growth in the sector. This collaboration is expected to enhance Zimbabwe’s agricultural productivity and resilience, particularly in the face of climate change. The partnership has already seen KOPIA inject at least US$150,000 into projects spearheaded by SIRDC, with a focus on local production of rice and sweet potatoes. The project, set to be implemented within the next two years, aims to expand cooperation in…
A military court in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), sentenced 25 soldiers to death on Wednesday for fleeing battles against the M23 rebel group. The soldiers were found guilty of various charges, including theft, fleeing the enemy, and violating orders. The one-day trial came as a surprise to many, given the severity of the sentences and the brief nature of the proceedings. The soldiers were arrested on Tuesday, along with four civilian wives, accused of receiving stolen goods from a nearby village. The group was brought before the Butembo garrison military court the following day, where they faced…
The Gabonese government has announced that it has resolved its payment dispute with the World Bank, which had been ongoing due to technical difficulties that prevented the country from meeting its commitments by June 30. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Public Accounts, the arrears have been paid back to the World Bank, marking a significant development in the dispute. The dispute came to light after a confidential World Bank note was leaked and went viral, revealing that the financial institution had suspended Gabon’s right to make loan and grant withdrawals due to the country’s failure to…