Simple English News Daily Thursday 29th January 2026. Rwanda UK asylum deal. Uganda activist bail. Nigeria slum protests. Portugal storm. Europe talks...
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Jan 28, 2026 A quick roundup of global headlines in short, clear segments. Legal battles over a cancelled migration pact and a lawsuit over deadly strikes. Protests after slum demolitions and a major storm hitting Portugal. Political and judicial developments across Africa and Asia. New flight routes and AI tools improving weather forecasts.
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Ugandan Activist Released On Bail
- Sarah Birayte, head of the Centre for Institutional Governance, was detained after questioning voter registration.
- A Ugandan court released her on bail after charges over alleged unlawful disclosure of voters' information.
Mass Protests Over Makoko Demolitions
- More than 1,000 people protested in Lagos against demolitions in the Makoko floating slum.
- Police used tear gas while authorities said houses were illegally built near high-voltage power lines.
Cristin Brings Deadly, Wide Reaching Storms
- Storm Cristin hit Portugal with very strong winds, heavy rain and snow, cutting power to hundreds of thousands.
- The storm moved inland towards Spain and caused at least three deaths.