CategoriesNarrativesIn countries like Bahrain and Qatar, where gambling is outlawed under Islamic law, a growing number of African migrants are risking it all—not in casinos or betting shops, but behind closed doors and on smartphone screens, navigating restrictions using VPNs and foreign betting apps. Migrant Narratives Africa speaks to three East Africans living both in […]
CategoriesNarrativesUganda’s political landscape has been marked by increasing repression, leading several prominent activists to seek refuge abroad. Their journeys underscore the challenges faced by those who dare to oppose the regime of President Yoweri Museveni. Migrant Narratives Africa shares collective immigration chronicles of activists; Agather Atuhaire, Kizza Besigye, Stella Nyanzi and Kakwenza Rukirabashaija. Agather Atuhaire: […]
CategoriesMigrant News‘Our analysis shows that the poorer a person’s country of origin, the more likely that their Schengen visitor and tourist visa application will be rejected. African applicants are disproportionately affected, with exceptionally high visa rejection rates,’ the report read in part. President Hichilema argued that visa application fees, which can be substantial, place an unfair […]
CategoriesMigrant NewsThe move has raised speculations on how exactly Rwanda is set to benefit but the Rwandan government through Nduhungirehe said the talks were “not new to us” as Rwanda had previously agreed to accept migrants deported by the UK. Rwanda is in talks with United States of America to take in deported migrants according to […]
CategoriesMigrant NewsThe Mastercard Foundation has today, April 29, 2025, announced a $300 million strategic partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, that will enable more than half a million refugees and displaced youth across Africa to complete their education and 200,000 young people to transition into dignified work by 2030. The Mastercard Foundation has today, April […]
CategoriesMigrant NewsBorn in Argentina, and being the first Latin American elected as Pope in over 1,300 years, Pope Francis made caring for migrants a hallmark of his papacy. Across his 12 years of service, he was constantly vocal on the issue of migration further advocating for fairer and better migration policies, human dignity and upholding of […]
CategoriesMigrant News NarrativesIn Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, Uganda, women and men are reshaping traditional roles, proving that household chores and income generation are responsibilities to be shared rather than assigned by gender. For centuries, gender roles have been deeply ingrained in society, with men and women assigned specific responsibilities that were rarely questioned. However, societal development, changing family […]
CategoriesMigrant NewsIn a statement to the BBC, the Home Office said it has “robust new action against shameless employers who abuse the visa system” and will “ban businesses who flout UK employment laws from sponsoring overseas workers.” Secret Filming by BBC’s Investigations team has revealed how recruitment agents are scamming foreigners and especially West Africans with […]
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 News“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), […]
