Court Convicts Top Immigration Officers of Official Corruption & Theft
Foroyaa
A trial judge in Banjul has convicted and sentenced six Immigration officers of conspiracy, theft, economic crimes and official corruption. Read more »
Blanket Extension for Foreign Visitors With Pending Visa Applications Welcomed [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The new home affairs minister has extended visa concessions for foreigners in South Africa on work, long-term or other visitor visas. Read more »
Nigeria's Migration Policy - Lots of Laws but No Coherence and Poor Implementation [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigeria's migration policies are extensive on paper. Designed to address both emigration and immigration, they reflect the country's role as a migration hub in west Africa. Read more »
Reprieve for South African Migrant Workers
The Herald
South Africa's new Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has extended to December 31, 2024, the temporary concession for migrant workers who are currently awaiting the… Read more »
Home Affairs Extends Temporary Visa Concession
SAnews.gov.za
Just a day after being sworn in, the new Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has extended the temporary concession for foreign nationals who are currently awaiting the… Read more »
As Niger's Men Emigrate, Women Learn to Harness a Changing Climate
WFP
A WFP-Government initiative boosts farm production, strengthens livelihoods and empowers women in a challenging environment Read more »
Senate Passes Bill to Allow Foreigners in Nigeria Obtain NIN
Daily Trust
The Senate on Tuesday passed for a second reading a bill seeking to allow all persons including foreigners resident in Nigeria the right to obtain and use National Identification… Read more »
LIS Appeals for Funding to Train Additional Officers
New Dawn
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) Commissioner General Stephen Zargo, has appealed to the government for financial support to train an additional 500 officers. Read more »
Immigration Department Embarks On a Full Scale Exercise of Clearing Passport Backlog
Nyasa Times
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has disclosed that it has embarked on a full-scale exercise of clearing outstanding passport Read more »
71,459 Nigerians' Obtain Canadian Citizenship in 19 Years
Vanguard
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC, has said over 71,459 Nigerians obtained Canadian citizenship between 2005 and 2024. Read more »
Gambia, Spain to Sign Security Agreement, Negotiate Secular Migration
Foroyaa
The Gambia is set to sign a security agreement as well as negotiate secular migration with Spain, says Jose Manuel AlbaresBueno, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union… Read more »
Senami Arrests 20 Malawian Migrants
AIM
Mozambique's National Immigration Service (SENAMI) arrested, over the last week, in the northern Mozambican province of Nampula, 20 Malawian citizens, and seven Burundians for… Read more »
UAE Suspends 'Emergency' Residence Permits for Sudan Refugees
Dabanga
The United Arab Emirates' Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) announced yesterday the suspension of the 'emergency' residence permits,… Read more »
The Greatest Land Mammal Migration On Earth Is Taking Place - and It's Not the Serengeti [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In an area you've probably never heard of, the largest movement of land mammals on the planet is under way. Read more »
Migration Service in Uige Province Repatriates Over 200 Illegal Citizens
ANGOP
At least 261 citizens of various nationalities have been repatriated in northern Uíge Province by the local Migration and Foreigners Service (SME) for illegal entry and stay… Read more »