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UK's Johnson defends migrant deal on Rwanda visit
UK's Johnson defends migrant deal on Rwanda visit
Africa
by  AFP

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended his controversial migrant deal with Rwanda on a visit to the country Thursday, telling critics to "keep an open mind". But Johnson told reporters: "The critics need to keep an open mind about the policy."

As Russia cuts gas, coal makes a comeback in Europe
As Russia cuts gas, coal makes a comeback in Europe
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Russia's gas cuts to Europe have prompted a clutch of countries to revert to burning coal, raising concerns as the EU seeks to become climate neutral by 2050. - A temporary reprieve - Russia's halt in natural gas deliveries threatens to rapidly create shortages, so several countries have announced temporary measures in favour of coal.

UK's Johnson holds talks with Rwanda leader on migrant deal
UK's Johnson holds talks with Rwanda leader on migrant deal
Africa
by  AFP

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson held talks with Rwanda's President Paul Kagame on Thursday on their migrant deal that has provoked a storm of outrage. Their meeting on the sidelines of a gathering of Commonwealth nations followed talks in Kigali on Wednesday between Kagame and the British heir to the throne Prince Charles, who has reportedly described the migrant deal as "appalling".

World 'sleepwalking' to Somalia famine catastrophe: charity
World 'sleepwalking' to Somalia famine catastrophe: charity
Africa
by  AFP

The international community is "sleepwalking" towards a catastrophic famine in Somalia, and children are dying because hospitals are at breaking point, the charity Save the Children warned on Thursday. "Famine is bearing down on Somalia and clinics for malnourished children are close to breaking point.