CategoriesNarratives“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 […]
CategoriesMigrant NewsNot 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 […]
CategoriesMigrant NewsThe 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 […]
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 […]
CategoriesMigrant News‘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 […]
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), […]
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 NewsThis incident highlights the ongoing crisis along the West Atlantic Route, where increasing numbers of migrants undertake dangerous journeys in search of better lives or to escape dire conditions in their home countries. In a tragic maritime disaster, at least 25 migrants have died following the capsizing of a pirogue off the coast of Mauritania. […]
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 […]
