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Is Rwanda safe for asylum seekers?

Mimi Mefo Takambou
January 24, 2024

Young Africans are undertaking perilous journeys across the world, fleeing their home countries for various reasons. Seeking a safe haven in Europe, the US, the UK, and other destinations — with no intention of returning to Africa — including Rwanda. But Rwanda has already established agreements with the UK, regarding arrangements for hosting asylum seekers. Is this what young Africans want?

https://p.dw.com/p/4bbnI

Host: Mimi Mefo Takambou

Debate: Alex Kaledzi in Ghana

Clip: Alex Ngarambe in Rwanda

Producer: Jane Nyingi

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