The United Nations (UN) is among many voices that have objected to the United Kingdom (UK) controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, saying the law's likely to have negative effects on global responsibility-sharing, human rights, and refugee protection.  After a prolonged battle in the courts and in Parliament, Britain's Conservative government has secured this bill. The legislation is intended to override a Supreme Court ruling last year that deemed the plan to send asylum seekers to the African nation unlawful. The judges ruled that Rwanda was not a safe country in which refugees could resettle or have their asylum cases heard.

For more on this, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa correspondent in Rwanda, Sylivanus Karemera.

The United Nations (UN) is among many voices that have objected to the United Kingdom (UK) controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, saying the law's likely to have negative effects on global responsibility-sharing, human rights, and refugee protection.  After a prolonged battle in the courts and in Parliament, Britain's Conservative government has secured this bill. The legislation is intended to override a Supreme Court ruling last year that deemed the plan to send asylum seekers to the African nation unlawful. The judges ruled that Rwanda was not a safe country in which refugees could resettle or have their asylum cases heard.
For more on this, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa correspondent in Rwanda, Sylivanus Karemera.

Fast-paced news and current affairs updates, dealing with topical issues & breaking stories.

Fast-paced news and current affairs updates, dealing with topical issues &amp; breaking stories.

Africa Update

The UN amongst voices objecting to the UK's controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

As countries across the continent head to the polls many people find themselves grappling with stress and anxiety.

This is true in South Africa, where elections later this month come amid a backdrop of economic challenges and utility shortages. Mental health experts are rallying to raise awareness and offer support to those affected.

For more, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Kerry Rudman, Founder of Brain Harmonics, a Neurofeedback Practitioner and mental health advocate....

As countries across the continent head to the polls many people find themselves grappling with stress and anxiety.
This is true in South Africa, where elections later this month come amid a backdrop of economic challenges and utility shortages. Mental health experts are rallying to raise awareness and offer support to those affected.
For more, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Kerry Rudman, Founder of Brain Harmonics, a Neurofeedback Practitioner and mental health advocate....

Election Stress

Rescue efforts and mop up operations are underway in George in South Africa's (SA) Western Cape Province following the collapse of the multi-story construction building.

Authorities say the death toll now stands at six. The municipality says 24 people have been removed from the rubble and 49 others are still unaccounted for. Around 20 others were taken to hospital for treatment. There are currently three teams of rescue personnel working on three different areas within the site.

About 75 construction workers were at the site. Emergency services worked throughout the night to help rescue those that are still trapped in the rubble. CCTV camera footage of the incident showed the four-story building imploding within seconds.

Disaster Management has pooled manpower and resources from the province to assist. To discuss this further Mario Ferreira from Gift of the givers joined Lulu Gaboo...

Rescue efforts and mop up operations are underway in George in South Africa's (SA) Western Cape Province following the collapse of the multi-story construction building.
Authorities say the death toll now stands at six. The municipality says 24 people have been removed from the rubble and 49 others are still unaccounted for. Around 20 others were taken to hospital for treatment. There are currently three teams of rescue personnel working on three different areas within the site.
About 75 construction workers were at the site. Emergency services worked throughout the night to help rescue those that are still trapped in the rubble. CCTV camera footage of the incident showed the four-story building imploding within seconds.
Disaster Management has pooled manpower and resources from the province to assist. To discuss this further Mario Ferreira from Gift of the givers joined Lulu Gaboo...

Gift of the Givers assist with building collapse Western Cape Province, SA Update

Nigeria has closed all public and private schools in the country's northeast Adamawa State for a week due to a measles outbreak.

The Adamawa State's Ministry of Education and Capital Development says the closure was necessary to prevent the spread of the infectious disease that killed 42 people in the region recently.

For more on this, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa correspondent in Nigeria, Collins Atohengbe...

Nigeria has closed all public and private schools in the country's northeast Adamawa State for a week due to a measles outbreak.
The Adamawa State's Ministry of Education and Capital Development says the closure was necessary to prevent the spread of the infectious disease that killed 42 people in the region recently.
For more on this, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa correspondent in Nigeria, Collins Atohengbe...

The UN amongst voices objecting to the UK's controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

In 1 playlist(s)

Africa Update

Recent clips