August 02

• Cameroon Prepares Repatriation Of CAR Soldiers

  Cameroon Tribune

  Events of March 24, 2013 in the Central African Republic (CAR) which saw former President François Bozize deposed by Michel Djotodia, left a bitter pill for neighbouring... Read more »

• UK Minister Calls for 'Market-Based Solution' to Barclays' Withdrawal of Services [analysis]

  African Arguments

  UK Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, has stated that the government will not intervene directly in Barclays Bank's decision to withdraw banking services to Money Service... Read more »

• One-Stop Border Post Bill Endorsement Sparks Optimism

  Daily News

  THE endorsement of one stop border posts bill 2012 by the member states is a crucial milestone that will support the region's efforts to remove all barriers to trade. Read more »

• Tourists Throng Serengeti to Witness Wildebeest Migration

  Daily News

  THE number of vehicles ferrying tourists entering and leaving the country via the Tanzanian/Kenyan Sirari Border Post has significantly increased this season. Read more »

• Amar Bose - a Unique Sound, Stilled [analysis]

  Daily Maverick

  The long, productive life and recent death of audio equipment pioneer Amar Bose gives The Daily Maverick's J. BROOKS SPECTOR an opportunity to contemplate the impact of the... Read more »

• Border Traffic Falls

  The Herald

  BEITBRIDGE Border Post on Wednesday recorded a sharp decline in the volume of both human and vehicular traffic as scores of Zimbabweans braved the chilly weather to cast their... Read more »

August 01

• Government Opens Negotiations to Extradite Angolans

  ANGOP

  Angolan Government is negotiating with the Zambian authorities an accord for the extradition of nationals sentenced to death in that neighbouring country, Angop learned. Read more »

• Somaliland Immigration Boss Addresses Youth Emigration

  Sabahi

  Head of Somaliland's regional Immigration Department Mohamed Ali Yusuf Tuesday (July 30th) appeared before the Somaliland presidential committee on youth empowerment, illegal... Read more »

• "Deportation" of Citizens

  Vanguard

  A LOT of dust has been raised by the decision of the Lagos State Government (LASG) to remove indigent Nigerians from the streets of the economic capital of the nation and... Read more »

July 31

• Remittances and Unintended Consequences [interview]

  Africa Research Institute

  In May 2013, Barclays informed three-quarters of its clients in the money services business that it was closing their bank accounts. These included many handling overseas money... Read more »

• 200 Foreigners Charged With Being in Kenya Illegally

  The Star

  More than 200 foreigners, mostly Nigerians were yesterday charged in Nairobi courts with illegally being present in the country. The suspects were arrested in on an going police... Read more »

• Visa Restrictions - UK Analysts Anticipate Heavy Loss of Revenue

  Leadership

  Analysts in United Kingdom (UK) are already anticipating heavy loss of revenue from Nigerian mega-spending shoppers ahead of the introduction of the £3000 UK Visa Bond which... Read more »

• 17,000 Chinese Legally Resident in Nigeria - Immigration Boss

  Vanguard

  The number of Chinese citizens regularised and legally residing in Lagos and Ogun zone of the Nigeria Immigration service is about 17,00 according to Comptroller General of... Read more »

• FG to Take Appropriate Steps Over UK Visa Bond

  This Day

  As Britain proceeds with its proposed policy to introduce a £3,000 visa bond for first time visitors to the country from Nigeria, India, Pakistan and other countries, the... Read more »

• FG Yet to Get Official Notice On UK Visa £3,000 Bond

  Vanguard

  Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, yesterday, said the Federal Government was yet to receive any official statement from its British counterpart over the... Read more »

July 30

• Ethiopians in Middle East Unite to Combat Human Trafficking

  ERTA

  Ethiopian communities in the Middle East have formed a union to fight the abuse and suffering of Ethiopian migrant workers in the region. Read more »

• Right Approach By Immigration to Avoid Discrimination Immigration PRO Explains

  Foroyaa

  A young person walked to the Foroyaa office to say that he was asked to provide an alien card and did not know why since he was both a Gambian and a child under 18. He said that... Read more »

• UK Minister Faults £3, 000 Bond

  Leadership

  United Kingdom Business Secretary, Vince Cable, has urged his home country to scrap plans to make certain overseas visitors to Britain pay a £3,000 bond to obtain tourist... Read more »

• UK Confirms Nov Kick Off Date for £3,000 Bond for Nigerian, Others

  Vanguard

  Britain's Home Office, yesterday, confirmed that it will demand a 3,000-pound ($4,630) refundable bond for visas for "high-risk" visitors from six countries including Nigeria -- a... Read more »

July 29

• £3,000 UK Visa Bond Takes Off Nov

  Vanguard

  The proposed new United Kingdom visa policy requesting visitors from Nigeria and five other countries to deposit a 3,000 pounds bond before entering the UK will commence in... Read more »

• Yes, Criminal Aliens Must Be Flushed Out

  Daily News

  IT has come to light that some leaders in Karagwe and Kyerwa districts in Kagera Region issue resident permits to illegal immigrants who are a security threat to the nation. Read more »

July 27

• Two Caught With Fake Permits

  The Star

  Two Ghanaian nationals were yesterday arrested for allegedly possessing fake work permits at Kijiwetanga area in Malindi constituency of Kilifi County. Read more »

• FG to Reach Out to More Nigerians in Diaspora for National Development - Jonathan

  Premium Times

  The president addressed some Nigerians from the Diaspora on Friday. Read more »

July 26

• Post-2015 - It's Time to Harness Diaspora Power [analysis]

  ThinkAfricaPress

  Growth alone is not enough. The MDGs alone are not enough. Africa needs sustainable, inclusive development and in this, the diaspora could be key. Read more »

• Ethiopian Drug Lord Arrested in Eastleigh

  Sabahi

  Suspected Ethiopian drug lord Soloman Walde Haulu was arrested in Nairobi's Eastleigh neighbourhood Thursday (July 25th) for re-entering the country illegally after he was deported... Read more »