CategoriesMigrant NewsThis sudden takeover marks yet another chapter in a crisis that has already displaced civilians, and left the region at the mercy of armed groups. It is a significant shift in the devastating conflict that has gripped the region for years. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have been massively displaced and subjected to suffering in […]
CategoriesMigrant NewsCitizens of most African countries, under the updated system, will be allowed to enter Kenya and stay ETA-free for up to two month, while members of the East African Community, which include Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi, can however stay for up to six months in line with the bloc’s policy. Kenya is set to […]
CategoriesNarrativesJapanese 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 […]
CategoriesMigrant NewsAmong the myriad of critical topics discussed were the issue of missing migrants and the imperative of robust data collection, the enhancement of regular migration pathways while ensuring the protection of migrants, the rising phenomenon of climate-induced mobility necessitating adaptive solutions, and the paramount benefits of harmonizing regional policies and legislation. Banjul, Gambia. The United […]
CategoriesMigrant NewsThe International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the Government of Mali and Belgian Embassy in Mali officially unveiled a regional initiative to support the development and implementation of data-based policies and programmes on migration and climate change in Mali and five other Sahelian countries. “In Mali, forward-thinking actions are planned to strengthen the resilience of displaced […]
CategoriesNarratives“I accompany them one morning, and we walk through the desert for a couple of hours until we see a well, but much to my surprise it is solar powered. Some modernisation has crept in thanks to an NGO installing this technology for them. The nomad herdsman switches on the solar. Water jerks forth into […]
CategoriesMigrant NewsCivilians who sought refuge in El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, 195 kilometers northeast of Nyala, Sudan, are enduring severe suffering characterized by extreme starvation, due to the ongoing conflict. These starving individuals recount harrowing tales of hardship as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by the battle-hardened General Muhammed Hamdan Dagalo, pursue another […]
CategoriesNarrativesOur peaceful life was shattered in 2010 when armed men invaded our home in Congo, killing my father and twin brother, Frank. We fled our home and embarked on a perilous journey to Uganda. My experiences as a refugee shaped my passion for helping others. The Narrative of Francois Bulambo alias ‘Golden Franks’ By Francois […]
