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F1 could return to Africa for the first time in more than 30 years with Rwanda launching an ambitious bid to host a race.

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda deportation bill has been voted against in the House of Lords. In what is a major blow for the Government's plans, the house of unelected peers voted against ratifying the bill.

Kendrick Lamar has been announced as the headliner of a new festival called Move Afrika: Rwanda.The US rapper and singer will headline the event on December 6 BK Arena in the capital of Kigali, as part of a new touring series organised by Global Citizen and Lamar and Dave Free’s company, pgLang.According to Global Citizen, the debut event is the opening of a “first-of-its-kind music tour across the continent of Africa”, with more regional artists set to be announced on the bill. The event is the first in a “five-year effort that aims to promote health and equity, defend our planet, and create jobs and economic opportunity”.A limited number of tickets are available to purchase here.Can’t talk, still in shock from the news that @kendricklamar will be headlining Move Afrika: Rwanda on Dec.

Keir Starmer has vowed to scrap plans to forcibly remove asylum seekers to Rwanda even if the policy is deemed legal by the courts and such action reduces the number of unauthorised Channel crossings.

elskes editor Memento International is set to represent global rights to “Omen,” the feature debut of Belgian-Congolese artist-turned filmmaker Baloji Tshiani which is slated to world premiere at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard. Tshiani previously directed several short films including “Zombies” which played at the BFI London film festival. Blurring the lines between reality and the realm of dreams, “Omen” follows Kofi, who return to his birthplace after being ostracized by his family. The movie explores the weight of beliefs on one’s destiny through four characters accused of being witches and sorcerers, all of them intertwined and guiding each other into the phantasmagoria of Africa.

Prince Harry posed with President of Rwanda Paul Kagame for a new photo after travelling to Africa.

Boris Johnson has been branded delusional after saying he was already planning for his third term as prime minister, just two days after the Tories suffered a catastrophic double by-election defeat.

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall appeared visibly distressed as they heard about the atrocities committed during the Rwandan genocide. Charles and Camilla learned about the murder of children during the violence as they toured the Kigali Genocide Memorial, with the royal couple being shown the personal testimonies of families who donated pictures of smiling children and listed touching personal details about their loved ones.The couple read intently about the youngsters murdered during the 1994 genocide, and Charles reacted by saying: “Terrible, happens all too often.” His wife lamented “what humans can do to humans”.The duchess bonded with one survivor of the genocide during her visit, when she was hugged by Uzamukunda Walida who was gang raped but now openly discusses her experience.

Boris Johnson is recovering at home after a minor operation for sinus problems on Monday morning.

J Cole is a professional basketball player now. He has signed a contract with Rwandan team Patriots BBC, and may play his first game against Nigeria’s Rivers Hoppers this Sunday.Rumours that Cole had joined the team began to circulate after he was seen in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, at the weekend.