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Tim Loughton, a Tory lawmaker with a history of challenging China’s policies, experienced a controversial detainment and expulsion in Djibouti, reflecting the nation's solid alliance with Beijing. Representing East Worthing and Shoreham since the twilight of the 20th century, Loughton found himself in a tight spot at the airport earlier in the month, denied entry and earmarked for an immediate return flight. In 2021, the Middle Kingdom slapped sanctions on Loughton and six other parliamentary figures for allegedly…

Conservative legislator Tim Loughton, facing retribution from China, got detained and thrown out of Djibouti due to the African nation's strong connection with Beijing. China penalized seven lawmakers in 2021, including Loughton, for allegedly spreading falsehoods about human rights violations in Xinjiang. Loughton, a long-time MP, was stopped at the airport during his brief visit to Djibouti and promptly escorted onto the next flight out. He believes his harsh treatment by Djibouti stemmed directly from his criticism of…

In this episode, Eye on Africa explores the Hope Hostel in Kigali, where Rwanda is accommodating migrants deported from Britain. The first batch may arrive in a few months under a contentious policy. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe cracks down on black market money traders to stabilize the recently introduced Zig currency. Plus, we delve into the increasing presence of women in the Egyptian rap scene.

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The dispute over the management of the Somali elections seems far from over, following the latest alleged impeachment of Hawa Adan, who is said to be a critic of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, outgoing president of the country. Somalia has less than two months to hold elections under the May deal, which was signed by key stakeholders following talks called by Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble. But opposition leader Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame, leader of the Wadajir party, claimed that a…

This week, RFI offers you a series of four reports on the unparalleled ceasefire agreement reached on March 14 over a one-month period between the jihadists in Katiba Macina, linked to al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, and the Dozo fighters who confronted them try to protect some villages, especially Farabougou, in the district of Nionos (region Ségou). The Malian state, which mandated the negotiators,…

On March 13, Congo-Brazzaville awarded the Chinese Sangha Mining Development the exploitation of three iron deposits in the north of the country. These mining permits were first awarded to three companies linked to Australian interests before the Congolese government took them back in November and angered the miners. They are threatening the Congo with lawsuits and demanding billions of dollars in compensation. The case could lead…