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From United States of America to Nairobi’s Dandora Dumpsite: The Narrative of Kenyan Andy

“Dandora dumpsite is extremely dangerous. It’s hard to get in because street gangs control their territories of operation, but once you are in, it’s even worse. People do hard drugs, there is raping and even gang raping of street girls and in many cases, there is a very high likelihood of one getting murdered.” In […]

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What Mahmoud Ali Youssouf’s AUC victory could mean for African Migration

Not only does Mahmoud Ali Youssouf carry the weight of refugee migrants arising from current conflicts in Africa, but also bares the responsibility of ensuring and advocating for responsible migration policies within the continent for a prosperous shared future. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti has been elected to lead the African Union Commission (AUC), succeeding […]

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Global Community Pledges Support to Uganda as Refugee Numbers Rise

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has been instrumental in providing aid to displaced populations, however, even with the substantial assistance from external donors, the increasing refugee numbers are stretching the country’s already limited resources, and Uganda has called for more support to address the escalating humanitarian crisis. Development partners have pledged ongoing […]

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Boost on Continental Migration Policies as Ghana Moves to Scrap Visa requirements for Africans

‘Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo announced that entrance visa requirements for all Africans will be removed by the end of 2024, ensuring visa-free travels to the West African country.’ Migration in and across the West-African country, Ghana,  is seemingly seeing a positive boost as the country’s president Nana Akufo-Addo finally fulfilled his promise to scrap visas […]

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USA ELECTIONS 2024: Kenyan Migrant to the United States, Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley, Elected US State Law Maker

Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley becomes the first Kenyan-born politician to hold office in the United States under the Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) Party after she won with 64.78 percent of the vote to represent Minnesota’s District 38A, which includes the southwestern parts of Brooklyn Park and Osseo. Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley becomes the first immigrant be elected to the […]

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IOM rallies for Migration Solutions at the 79th UN General Assembly

“The 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) offers an opportunity to place migration at the heart of global discussions towards a future grounded in sustainable development. Under the theme “Unity in Diversity for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development, and Human Dignity for Everyone, Everywhere,”  The International Organization for Migration (IOM), […]

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The Healing Dance: Bridging Cultures and Mending Hearts

Japanese and Congolese artists joined forces to bring the healing power of dance to refugee students, many of whom carry the invisible scars of conflict from the Democratic Republic of Congo. By Sibairwa Vincent and Moïse Bauma In a heart-warming display of cultural unity and compassion, the halls of Complexe Scolaire Aigle du Ciel came […]

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Mass migration is the norm, not the exception

By Daily Monitor’s Guest Writer People’s fears about mass migration are not unfounded. Sometimes, mass migration can be unfair to the original inhabitants of a land. Native Americans, for instance, are a footnote in American history today. The same is true for Aboriginal Australians in Australia. It is hard to scroll through social media, especially […]