The UK government has said it will not send further payments to Rwanda following the cancellation of the migrant deal between the two countries. On Monday, Rwanda's government spokesperson Yolande Makolo said the UK had asked Rwanda to "quietly forgo" the remaining payment - reportedly amounting to £50m ($64m) - based on "trust and good faith".

Rwanda is asking Britain for a 50 million-pound ($63.62 million) payment over a cancelled asylum deal, a source close to the government in Kigali said on Tuesday, after London paused some bilateral aid to the African country over the war in Congo.

Rwanda wants Britain to pay it £50 million ($63.5 million) over an abandoned migrant deportation plan, after the UK censured the East African nation for supporting rebels fighting in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rwanda is seeking a £50 million ($63.62 million) compensation from Britain following the cancellation of a controversial asylum agreement. ・Rwanda is seeking a £50 million compensation from Britain due to the cancellation of an asylum agreement.