Migrant deal: Rwanda enjoys windfall, PR

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President of Rwanda Paul Kagame (L) and Britain's former prime minister Rishi Sunak pose for the media, ahead of their meeting inside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain on April 9, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

Rwanda is going to enjoy the windfall from Britain after the ill-fated asylum deal with London fell through, as the new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, killed the scheme on his first day in office.

Rwanda will not pay back the money it was advanced by Britain, with the new government only settling for saving the two instalments that were yet to be disbursed.