On Africa 54: At least five people, including a child, died this week while attempting to cross the English Channel from France. This happened hours after Britain passes a bill to deport migrants to Rwanda.

Plus, the Nile Conference of the Basketball Africa League continues in Egypt’s capital, Cairo. We will have highlights of the latest games.

This and more on today’s Africa 54!

01:10 5 die in English Channel follow an attempt to cross from France

02:00 British lawmakers pass Rwanda migrant deportation bill

02:30 Rwandans speak on British policy to deport migrants to the East African nation

03:47 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks on Rwanda deal

07:57 Togolese lawmakers approve constitutional changes

11:50 U.S. citizens speak on legalizing marijuana

17:19 Basketball Africa League update

22:10 World Health Organization approved new oral Cholera vaccine


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