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Africa

UK warns Namibia, Angola, and DR Congo of visa restrictions over illegal migration

(Photo credit: istock image) The United Kingdom has announced that citizens from Namibia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo could face visa bans if their governments fail to take back illegal migrants. The move forms part of the UK government’s tougher rules on refugees, unveiled on Monday, aimed at reducing illegal immigration. Conservative shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp expressed scepticism about the policy's effectiveness, noting that the UK remains […]

today17 November, 2025

World

Julian Assange’s appeal to avoid extradition will go ahead. It could be legally groundbreaking

        By Holly Cullen, The University of Western Australia     Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s challenge to the order for his extradition to the United States to face charges of computer misuse and espionage will continue, after the High Court in London rejected US government assurances that his rights to freedom of expression would be protected. On March 26, the High Court conditionally granted Assange the right […]

today21 May, 2024