Indian Delegation in Mogadishu to Revolutionize Visa Process for Somalis
Shabelle
In a significant move to enhance bilateral relations and ease travel, a delegation from the Indian Embassy in Kenya has touched down in Mogadishu to simplify the visa application… Read more »
Over 20,000 Zimbabweans Illegally Crossed Into South Africa After New Year Holiday
New Zimbabwe
IN the aftermath of the Christmas and New Year holidays, thousands of Zimbabweans are trekking back, both legally and illegally, into South Africa where they reside and work. Read more »
Ghana Scraps Visas for African Passport Holders in Landmark Shift
RFI
Ghana will allow visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries starting in early 2025. The move, approved by President Nana Akufo-Addo in December, makes Ghana the fifth… Read more »
Deprived of Economic Opportunities, Thousands of Tigray's Youth Migrate Abroad Only to Face Exploitation, Torture By Traffickers
Addis Standard
Born and raised in a small town in Tigray's Central Zone, Alexander Kidu, 29, and Mareg Abreha, 28, embody the struggles of hundreds of thousands of youth navigating the grim job… Read more »
Somali Migrants Return From Libya in Joint EU, Somalia, IOM Initiative
Shabelle
The Federal Government of Somalia, the European Union, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have scaled up their support for Voluntary Humanitarian Returns,… Read more »
Sole Survivor Found Clinging to Tyre Tubes After Shipwreck
Unicef
Statement by Regina De Dominicis, UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office and Special Coordinator for the Refugee and Migrant Response in Europe Read more »
Somalia's New Immigration Boss Calls for Acceleration of the Services By the Agency
Radio Dalsan
On Thursday, the new Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mustafa Sheikh Dhuhulow visited Mogadishu's Aden Added International Airport. Read more »
Kenya Unveils New Work Permits to Boost Diplomacy, Regional Integration, and Digital Jobs
Capital FM
The government has introduced new work permits under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2024, aimed at modernizing and streamlining work permit… Read more »
Govt Partners IOM to Rescue Stranded Citizens in Sierra Leone
The Herald
The Government has roped in the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to facilitate the repatriation of over 20 Zimbabweans who are believed to be stranded in Sierra… Read more »
SADC and IOM Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Migration Governance [document]
SADC
On 13th December 2024, Ms. Angele Makombo N'tumba, the Deputy Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) received a courtesy call by Ms. Amy E. Pope,… Read more »
Japa - All You Need to Know About New U.S. Visa Policy
Leadership
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced a new visa application process for immigrant applicants, effective January 1, 2025. Young Nigerians, including medical… Read more »
How to Prove a Bona Fide Marriage for a U.S. Spousal Visa
Daily Trust
To seek a U.S. spousal visa, you must be in a "bona fide" marriage. Bona fide is a legal term that refers to the genuine nature of one's intentions. Marriages entered for the sole… Read more »
These Billion Humans Simply Do Not Exist
IPS
Perhaps demographers would consider designing a new classification system to separate from their estimates of the world's total population -eight billion plus- the billion humans… Read more »
UAE Introduces 5-Year Residency Visa for Expatriate Retirees
Leadership
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced new regulations allowing expatriate retirees aged 55 and above to apply for a 5-year residency visa. Read more »
Over Half of Nigerians Want to Emigrate - Report
Premium Times
The report also disclosed that over the past six to eight years, the number of Nigerians considering emigration has increased by 21 percentage points. Read more »
