June 24
Libya: Eastern Libya Bans Entry of Nationals From Four African Countries Amid Migration Crackdown
Authorities in eastern Libya have banned the entry of nationals from Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia, saying the measure is part of efforts to reorganize and regulate the flow… Read more »
June 22
East Africa: Media Leaders Commit to Fact-Based Migration Reporting Across Eastern Africa
Journalist leaders and media professionals from ten Eastern African countries have adopted a common position aimed at strengthening fact-based reporting on migration, amid growing… Read more »
June 09
Somalia: Somalia Regrets World Cup Absence of Referee Omar Artan After U.S. Entry Setback
Somalia's Ministry of Youth and Sports on Tuesday expressed deep regret over the circumstances that prevented internationally recognized Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from… Read more »
May 18
Egypt: At Least 17 Migrants Die After Boat Washes Ashore On Egypt's Mediterranean Coast
At least 17 migrants died after a boat carrying people believed to have departed from Libya washed ashore on Egypt's western Mediterranean coast, Egyptian officials and local media… Read more »
April 13
Somalia: Somali Cabinet Appoints New Immigration Chief, Approves General Pardon Decree
Somalia's Council of Ministers, chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, approved the appointment of Hussein Qasim Yusuf as the new Director General of the Immigration and… Read more »
March 19
Somalia: U.S. Judge Halts Trump Move to End Deportation Protections for Somalis
A US federal judge has issued an emergency order blocking a move by former president Donald Trump's administration to terminate temporary deportation protections for Somali… Read more »
February 16
Somalia: Somalia, Tanzania Sign Migration Cooperation Agreement
Somalia and Tanzania have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration management and enhancing coordination between their respective… Read more »
December 04, 2025
Somalia: ICE Launches Operations Targeting Somali Immigrants in Minnesota After Trump Comments
US immigration authorities have begun enforcement operations aimed at Somali immigrants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, CBS News confirmed Wednesday, deepening anxiety within one… Read more »
December 03, 2025
Africa: United States Temporarily Suspends Visa Applications From 19 Countries
The United States government has temporarily suspended all visa applications from 19 countries, according to a statement released Wednesday. Read more »
Somalia: Outcry After Trump Used Slurs Against Somali Immigrants
Comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, in which he used derogatory language to describe Somali immigrants in Minnesota, have stirred widespread anger and concern among… Read more »
October 26, 2025
Somalia: Somali President Inspects Immigration and Citizenship Agency Headquarters in Mogadishu
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday inspected the headquarters of the National Immigration and Citizenship Agency (NICA) in Mogadishu to assess ongoing modernization… Read more »
October 10, 2025
Somalia: Somalia Repatriates 148 Citizens From Yemen Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
MOGADISHU, Somalia, Oct 10, 2025 - Somalia on Thursday repatriated 148 of its citizens from Yemen, as part of a coordinated humanitarian effort with international agencies,… Read more »
September 08, 2025
Somalia: Somali Immigration Agency 'Working Very Hard' to Fight Extremism, Cooperating With Foreign Partners
Somalia's immigration agency is "working very hard" to counter extremism and improve border security in cooperation with international partners, its director general told Anadolu. Read more »
August 21, 2025
Somalia: At Least 23 Somalis Dead After Migrant Boats Sink Off Italy's Lampedusa
At least 23 Somali nationals have been confirmed dead after two migrant boats capsized in the Mediterranean Sea near the Italian island of Lampedusa, Somali officials said… Read more »
August 15, 2025
Somalia: Somalis Among 20 Dead After Migrant Boats Capsize Off Italy's Lampedusa
At least 20 people, including Somalis, have died after two migrant boats capsized in the Mediterranean Sea near the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on Wednesday, local… Read more »
July 24, 2025
Somalia: Somalia Approves Visa Waiver Deal With Indonesia for Diplomatic, Service Passports
Somalia's Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a bilateral agreement with Indonesia to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports, in a move aimed… Read more »
July 02, 2025
Somalia: Somalia Immigration Agency Launches U.S.-Supported Biometric System to Combat Crime and Terrorism
Somalia's Immigration and Citizenship Agency has rolled out a new biometric border control system aimed at combating human trafficking, reducing illegal migration, and… Read more »
