Why UK Bars Nigerian Students From Bringing Spouses, Children
Vanguard
The United Kingdom announced on Tuesday that foreign students will not be allowed to bring their families - spouses, children and parents to the country. Read more »
Why the Climate Crisis Matters - A Call to Action [opinion]
allAfrica
It's no secret that our planet is facing a climate crisis. Read more »
Meet Amy Pope - First Ever Female Director General of IOM Elect
Concord
On Monday 15 May 2023, the Member States of the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations Migration Agency, elected Ms. Amy E. Pope as its next Director General… Read more »
Kenya Agrees to Reopen Somalia Border After 12-year Closure
Capital FM
Kenya and Somalia officials have endorsed the phased reopening of three border posts between the two countries over a 90-day period. Read more »
Comoros-Mayotte Saga a Microcosm of Africa-Europe Migration Crisis [analysis]
ISS
The flow of undocumented migrants to Mayotte is straining relations, and the island's response runs counter to AU policy. Read more »
Nigerian Woman Faces Deportation After 37 Years in the U.S.
Premium Times
The woman faces deportation after a crucial ruling in a US court. Read more »
1.3 Million Nigerians Facing Irregular Migration Challenges - IOM
Daily Trust
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), has said that at least 1.3 million Nigerians are facing irregular migration challenges across the world. Read more »
South Africa Is Scrapping Special Work Permits for Zimbabweans - Migrants Will Be Left Exposed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans have flocked to South Africa to escape economic hardship since the 1990s. The South African government has, since 2010, granted the migrants a… Read more »
Rwanda, Maldives Ink Visa Exemption Deal
New Times
Rwanda and Maldives, on Friday, May 5, signed a deal that will see their citizens enjoy visa exemption when traveling to the two countries. Read more »
Assessments of Rwanda Should Be Objective - Envoy
New Times
Assessments of Rwanda should be objective, and not based on antiquated (outdated) Western stereotypes of Africa, Rwanda's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Johnston Busingye… Read more »
Immigration Officer Saves 2 Policemen From Mentally Challenged Man
Ghanaian Times
The swift intervention of an Immigration officer, AICOII Nurideen Abdul Ganuew, saved the lives of two policemen, who were attacked by a man believed to be mentally challenged, at… Read more »
Time Is Running Out for Genocide Fugitives in France
New Times
A trial began last week in the French capital Paris, where a Rwandan man, Philippe Hategekimana faces charges of playing a key role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Nobody Can Stop Doctors' Migration, Getting Practice Licence - Federal Govt
Leadership
Federal government has rejected a bill before the House of Representatives, proposing an amendment to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) Act, supposedly to curb the… Read more »
Kenya to Open Fourth Border Crossing in Wajir for Entry Into Somalia - Kindiki
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says Kenya is mulling opening a fourth border crossing in Wajir County for entry into the neighboring Somalia. Read more »
Labour Market, Migration Information System Crucial to Avoid Problems of Citizens Working Abroad - PM Abiy
ENA
:- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the labor market and migration information system, operationalized by the Ministry of Labor and Skills is crucial to fill foreign employment gaps… Read more »