We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region. We speak to Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region. We speak to Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru

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Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru brings you East Africa's top stories

Good morning, and welcome to The Discourse. In recent months, a shadow has fallen over international human rights standards as a series of secret agreements between the United States and several African nations have come to light. Under a high-stakes migration strategy, the U.S. government has begun deporting non-citizens-many with no linguistic, cultural, or familial ties to the continent-to countries like Eswatini, South Sudan, and most recently, the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of these 'third-country deportees'-individuals originally from nations as far-flung as Vietnam, Cuba, and Yemen-has sparked a fierce legal and ethical debate. Peter Ndoro spoke to  Mzwandile B. Masuku, a human rights lawyer, co-founder of the Swaziland Litigation Centre, and the lead applicant in the legal case against the Eswatini government for accepting these deportees.

Good morning, and welcome to The Discourse. In recent months, a shadow has fallen over international human rights standards as a series of secret agreements between the United States and several African nations have come to light. Under a high-stakes migration strategy, the U.S. government has begun deporting non-citizens-many with no linguistic, cultural, or familial ties to the continent-to countries like Eswatini, South Sudan, and most recently, the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of these 'third-country deportees'-individuals originally from nations as far-flung as Vietnam, Cuba, and Yemen-has sparked a fierce legal and ethical debate. Peter Ndoro spoke to &nbsp;Mzwandile B. Masuku, a human rights lawyer, co-founder of the Swaziland Litigation Centre, and the lead applicant in the legal case against the Eswatini government for accepting these deportees.

The Discourse: US deportation deals with African states spark human rights concerns over third-country migrants

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead

Tsepiso Makwetla and Peter Ndoro give you the latest news from the African continent 

It is reported that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has concluded on the decision to forge ahead with the talks to amend the country's 2006 constitution... President Félix Tshisekedi has been actively pursuing constitutional change, a move that has sparked significant political tension in the DRC. Tshisekedi was re-elected for a second term with over 70% of the vote in the December 2023 general election. Opposition parties criticized the election as fraudulent, and they view the proposed constitutional changes as a "smokescreen" to remain in power beyond 2028. A document on the social media platforms, reports that President Tshisekedi's political party the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), has voted to pursue constitutional changes in the DRC. What does this mean for the Congolese? Peter Ndoro spoke to Francine Muyumba, Congolese activist and Senator in the Senate of Congo

It is reported that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has concluded on the decision to forge ahead with the talks to amend the country's 2006 constitution... President F&eacute;lix Tshisekedi has been actively pursuing constitutional change, a move that has sparked significant political tension in the DRC. Tshisekedi was re-elected for a second term with over 70% of the vote in the December 2023 general election. Opposition parties criticized the election as fraudulent, and they view the proposed constitutional changes as a "smokescreen" to remain in power beyond 2028. A document on the social media platforms, reports that President Tshisekedi's political party the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), has voted to pursue constitutional changes in the DRC. What does this mean for the Congolese?&nbsp;Peter Ndoro spoke to Francine Muyumba, Congolese activist and Senator in the Senate of Congo

Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru brings you East Africa's top stories

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