Corra invests in Jambo! Radio and other groups led by people from Black and racialised minority communities
We are delighted to be one of the 17 organisations promoting racial equity and tackling racism to benefit from The Corra Racial Equity Fund, which provides grants of up to £50,000 for groups that are led by, and working with, people from Black and racially minoritised communities. It is part of Corra’s commitment to supporting groups that have […]
UK Supreme Court Rejects Contentious Rwanda Migrant Policy, Dealing Blow to Prime Minister Sunak
The UK Supreme Court rejected the government’s controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda. The court upheld a previous ruling by the Court of Appeal, declaring the policy unlawful and incompatible with the country’s international obligations. The five-judge panel unanimously agreed with the lower court’s assessment that sending migrants to Rwanda would expose them to […]
Rwanda President Kagame Declares Visa-Free Entry for All Africans
In a groundbreaking announcement, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has revealed that the country will now allow visa-free entry for all African nationals. This progressive move aims to enhance the free movement of people and foster increased trade within the continent. During his address at the 23rd Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism […]
Edinburgh Academic Becomes UK’s First Deaf Professor in Deaf Studies
In a groundbreaking achievement, Annelies Kusters, a scholar at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, has made history by becoming the first deaf professor in the United Kingdom to specialise in Deaf Studies. With nearly two decades of research on deaf communities worldwide, Prof. Kusters’ promotion in the Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies establishes her as […]
Jambo Radio Scotland Receives Community Organisation of the Year Award at the Black Scottish Awards
In a celebration of the achievements and contributions made by individuals and organisations within the Black community of Scotland, the Black Scottish Awards recognised Jambo Radio Scotland as the Community Organisation of the Year. The prestigious award was presented on Saturday, October 28th, at a glittering ceremony held in Edinburgh. The Black Scottish Awards, which […]