Labour MPs call for major U-turn as they demand Rwanda-style deportations after axing Tory scheme

Labour MPs have called for a Rwanda-style deportation scheme as figures show the number of asylum applications has reached record highs. Home Office data stated 111,804 people applied for asylum in Britain, up by 14 per cent compared to June last...

2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Iwobi, Ekong picked for clash against Rwanda, Bafana Bafana

Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, William Ekong, and others have been selected as part of the provisional list of 31 for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. The list was unveiled on Friday, and others...

Rwanda champions Africa’s first AI and blockchain festival in Kigali

Kigali is preparing to become the epicenter of Africa’s digital revolution as Rwanda officially throws its weight behind the Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) 2025. Endorsed by the Government of Rwanda through the Rwanda Convention Bureau, the...

2026 WCQ: Chelle unveils provisional squad for Rwanda, South Africa games

Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released a 31-man provisional squad for his side’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa, Prompt News reports. Chelle named four goalkeepers, Stanley Nwabali,...

W’Cup Qualifiers: Nigerian Coach Names 31-Man Provisional Squad For Rwanda, S’Africa

1 Super Eagles coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, has selected team captain William Ekong, first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola...

Rwanda To Host Groundbreaking Africa Blockchain Festival 2025 In Kigali

0 Kigali is set to become the epicenter of Africa’s digital transformation as Rwanda officially throws its weight behind the Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) 2025. Endorsed by the Government of Rwanda through the Rwanda Convention Bureau, the...

Keir Starmer must learn from Donald Trump’s migration crackdown and consider Rwanda-style returns plan, Labour MP says

SIR Keir Starmer must copy Donald Trump’s hardline crackdown on illegal migration and consider Rwanda-style deportations, a Labour MP has demanded. Steve Yemm praised the US President for achieving “hard outcomes” and warned the PM he must look at...

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Rwanda raises key lending rate to 6.75% in latest MPC

The National Bank of Rwanda, in its latest monetary policy committee meeting, has announced an increase in the key lending rate by 25 basis points, setting it at 6.75%. This decision, effective immediately, comes in response to ongoing...

Labour MPs back Rwanda-style migrant plan and urge Keir Starmer to copy Trump

Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure from his own MPs for a Rwanda-style deportation scheme to deter Channel migrant crossings. The Prime Minister scrapped the UK’s deal with Kigali on his first day in office, branding it a "gimmick". Article...

Ex-NBA stars coming to Kigali to coach top talents at BWB camp

Nyagatare: Heifer International Rwanda unveils new hub to accelerate smart farming

They've changed their tune! Labour MPs now back a Rwanda-style deportation scheme for small boat migrants amid 'dire' asylum figures

Labour MPs have called for a Rwanda-style deportation scheme as official figures showed the number of asylum applications in the UK reaching a new record high. Home Office data showed a total of 111,084 people applied for asylum in the UK in the...

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Central bank bullish about Rwanda's investment in gold reserves

NCBA Pioneers Youth Golf Series in Rwanda

1 Rwanda’s golfing future takes a decisive step forward this Friday August 22nd 2025 with the tee-off of the country’s first NCBA Junior Golf Series at the Kigali Golf Resort. The inaugural tournament will bring together 80 young players aged 4 to...

Rwanda-backed rebels deny role in eastern Congo killings

Open this photo in gallery:Former members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo and police officers who allegedly surrendered to M23 rebels arrive in Goma, Congo, Feb. 23.Moses Sawasawa/The Associated Press The Rwanda-backed...

Rwanda Premier League season to kick off on September 12

Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 denies role in Congo massacres

DAKAR – The Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 has denied involvement in a series of massacres in eastern Congo which were detailed in a report published by a rights group Wednesday. Lawrence Kanyuka, spokesperson for the M23 military, called the Human...

Rwanda’s liberation story set to feature at continental museum