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Source: Government of UK | Apr 23, 2024

Rwanda Bill to become law in major illegal migration milestone

Final phase of implementing the flagship policy to commence, marking a crucial step in the global response to illegal migration

UK government efforts to stop the boats and tackle illegal migration took a major step forward, after the Safety of Rwanda Bill completed its passage through Parliament overnight, Monday 22 April.  The Bill’s passing means the government can enter the final phase of operational planning to get flights off the…

Source: Government of UK | Apr 23, 2024

Prime Minister (PM) statement on Safety of Rwanda Bill: 23 April 2024

PM Rishi Sunak's statement on the passing of the Safety of Rwanda Bill

The passing of this landmark legislation is not just a step forward but a fundamental change in the global equation on migration. We introduced the Rwanda Bill to deter vulnerable migrants from making perilous crossings and break the business model of the criminal gangs who exploit them. The passing of…

Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) | Apr 23, 2024

Water wells are helping safeguard health in remote villages in Mozambique

Access to clean water is essential to disease prevention

Accessing clean water has traditionally been an arduous task in Mogovolas, a district in the northern region of Mozambique. Villagers often resort to unsafe water sources to meet their basic needs, exposing themselves to a host of diseases. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recently established eight wells in this district…

Source: Equatorial Guinea: Official Web Page of the Government | Apr 23, 2024

Equatorial Guinea: Bilateral meeting between Carmelo Nvono Nká and Raul Comelli

The representatives of Malabo and Buenos Aires in Paris highlighted the need to strengthen ties and promote regular cooperation in order to achieve the objectives set out in the common agenda

The Extraordinary Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to France, Carmelo Nvono Nká, held a bilateral meeting with the Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of Argentina, Raul Comelli. Among other matters, they discussed topics of economic, cultural and socio-political interest. The meeting, which took place at the Embassy…

Source: Equatorial Guinea: Official Web Page of the Government | Apr 23, 2024

Equatorial Guinea: Minister for Justice attends first Atlantic African Countries Justice Forum

The Minister for Justice highlighted Equatorial Guinea's experience in the fight against mercenaries and terrorism at the first Atlantic African Countries Justice Forum

Justice ministers from Atlantic African countries shared their experiences in the fight against terrorism, transnational organised crime, maritime piracy and clandestine migration at the first Atlantic African Countries Justice Forum on Monday, which aims to build a secure and stable African Atlantic area. This first forum seeks to place justice…

Source: Equatorial Guinea: Official Web Page of the Government | Apr 23, 2024

Equatorial Guinea: President and First Lady attend inauguration of new Urban District of Miyobo

The work in this new urban district cost the Government just over 6.533 million FCFA and consist of a town hall, a school, a police station, a health centre, a market, 20 social housing units, a doctor's house, a church

Three years ago, Miyobo was a village council nestled in one of the most remote areas of Niefang. Within the framework of the social project promoted by the Government, with the creation of just over 50 urban districts to bring the administration closer to the population, it has now become…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles | Apr 23, 2024

Seychelles and Qatar set to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest

The two diplomats also discussed the signing of the Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports

Cooperation with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), air connectivity, collaboration in tourism, sports, amongst others, were discussed during the courtesy call of the Ambassador-designate of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Muhammed Mutair Ammash Al-Shmalani Al-Enazi, on the Principal Secretary of the Foreign Affairs…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles | Apr 23, 2024

Regional cooperation at the forefront of Seychelles – Australia bilateral talks

On the topic of maritime security, the two diplomats agreed on the importance of collaboration in this area given the resurgence of piracy in the region

Maritime security, tourism, climate change, air connectivity, and regional engagements in the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) were at the top of the agenda for bilateral talks between the High Commissioner-designate of Australia, Ms. Kate Chamley, and the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave on Monday 22nd April,…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) | Apr 23, 2024

Angola: Proposed Security Law Threatens Rights

Revise or Reject Bill Undermining Freedom of Media, Expression, Association

Angola’s parliament should significantly revise or withdraw a proposed national security law that fails to meet international human rights standards, Human Rights Watch said today. The draft National Security Law passed a first vote in parliament on January 25, 2024. Following specialist committee review, the bill is expected to be submitted to…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Apr 22, 2024

Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with Spanish Prime Minister

The two sides praised the level of relations and the momentum they have gained

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Spokesman for the Presidency said the call touched on relations between the two countries. The two sides praised the level of relations and the momentum they have gained. They stressed their keenness to enhance…