In the Lords

The Government have reiterated their commitment to using primary legislation to introduce a statutory definition of SLAPP.

My Lords, reports of the arbitrary arrest, detention and harassment, mainly of Iranian journalists and media workers and their families, are

My Lords, we have raised our concerns about the increase in violence at the highest levels with the DRC and Rwanda.

My Lords, the noble Baroness is absolutely right to identify corruption as a major problem in the DRC: it is estimated to cost the country s

As ever, the noble Lord points to a really core issue.

My Lords, the DRC is a country that is riven by corruption.

My Lords, we will certainly not just conduct chats within the City.

The noble Baroness is right to highlight the importance of the DRC. As I said, it holds 60% of the Congo Basin.

The UK Government welcomes the visit by the UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees to the Nyankanda refugee camp in Burundi.

The UK and South Africa agreed new partnerships to support economic growth, education and skills and health system strengthening during Pres