An international tribunal rules the UK owes no compensation to Rwanda after scrapping a controversial asylum seeker deal. The decision ends Rwanda’s £100 million claim and impacts future migration agreements.
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An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus has led to 43 confirmed deaths in Congo and Uganda, with over 1,100 suspected cases under investigation. Brazil is monitoring two possible cases but assesses the risk of spread as very low.
Three Red Cross volunteers in Congo have died after contracting Ebola during a March mission. The outbreak, affecting both Congo and Uganda, has prompted the WHO to declare a public health emergency of international concern.
At least six Americans have been exposed to Ebola amid a growing outbreak in Congo and Uganda, prompting a WHO-declared global health emergency. The rare Bundibugyo strain has caused over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths, with international agencies mobilizing response efforts.
At the Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin promised African leaders tens of thousands of tons of free grain in an attempt to appease the international community and improve Russia's image in the region. The free grain announcement follows criticism of Russia's involvement in the Ukrainian conflict, which has caused a disruption in the global food supply chain. The summit was attended by 21 African leaders, with notable absentees including the leaders of several large African nations.
Fulgence Kayishema, a suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, was arrested in South Africa after 22 years on the run. He is alleged to have orchestrated the killing of more than 2,000 people at the Nyange church in Rwanda during the 100 days of the genocide. The arrest is a major step forward in the effort to bring those responsible for the genocide to justice, and the IRMCT is continuing its investigation into the Rwandan genocide.
Paul Rusesabagina, the man who inspired the film "Hotel Rwanda," has returned to the United States and is set to reunite with his family. He arrived at the US Army’s Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio on Wednesday, and the U.S. government is focused on ensuring that Rusesabagina and his family’s well-being are prioritized. It is unclear when Rusesabagina will be reunited with his family, but it is expected to be soon.
Paul Rusesabagina, the man who inspired the Hollywood film “Hotel Rwanda”, has had his 25-year sentence commuted by the Rwandan government. The commutation was welcomed by many, and was facilitated by the US and Qatar governments. The conviction still stands, but it is hoped that the clemency will bring closure to this long-running saga.