Denmark and EU partners to unveil plans next week for deportation camps outside Europe
Denmark and several other EU countries will present their plans next week for camps outside the EU to house people awaiting deportation.
World politics
Record 105 Films Compete for Best International Feature Oscar Nominations
Sweden’s Oscar entry, Alex Schulman’s “Archipelago,” is facing stiff competition. A record number of films are vying for nominations in the Best International Feature Film category, TheWrap reports.
TV & film
Congo Says Former President Kabila Is Planning Large-Scale Attack With M23 Rebels
The government of Congo-Kinshasa says former President Joseph Kabila is planning “a large-scale attack” and has allied himself with the M23 rebel movement, which is fighting in the east of the country. M23 is backed by neighboring Rwanda.
Conflicts
Rwanda to Host Formula 1 Grand Prix for 10 Years From Early 2030s
It’s now confirmed: Rwanda will host Formula 1 races for ten years from the “early 2030s.” Africa will host F1 races for the first time since South Africa in 1993.
Sports
Congo’s Joseph Kabila Joins Forces With M23 Rebel Group, Will Lead New Movement
Joseph Kabila has joined forces with the M23 rebel group and will lead a new movement in Congo-Kinshasa, the parties said at a joint press conference.
Conflicts
Farmers in East Africa prepare for torrential rains as strong El Niño takes hold
Torrential rains are expected to hit East Africa as an unusually strong El Niño takes hold. Kenyan smallholder farmer Alfred Omondi Odong’ is among those preparing for the heavy rains. It is understandable that people are worried, because the rains could cause destruction, he says.
World
Rwanda gets green light to host a Formula 1 race, sources say
Rwanda has been given the go-ahead to host a Formula 1 World Championship race. It would be the first race on the African continent in several decades.
Sports
Rwandan man in London charged over 1994 genocide crimes, first of its kind in UK
A 65-year-old Rwandan man living in London has been charged with crimes related to the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
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