Migration Very Serious Demographic Problem - UN Secgen's Ex-Special Envoy for West Africa [analysis]
Centre 4s
Migration is a very serious demographic problem, former Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah said during the panel session on… Read more »
Supreme Court Grants Motsoaledi Leave to Appeal Zimbabwe Immigration Federation Case
Department of Home Affairs
It will be recalled that in the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) and Zimbabwe Immigration Federation (ZIF) matters, the full court of the Gauteng Division granted orders sought by HSF… Read more »
Breaking Barriers: Reforming Ethiopia's Citizenship and Immigration Services for Inclusive Governance
Addis Standard
In the intricate realm of public service provision in Ethiopia, the Immigration and Citizenship Services (ICS) stands as a pivotal barometer for evaluating public service… Read more »
EU Deal With Egypt Rewards Authoritarianism, Betrays 'Eu Values' [press release]
HRW
Migration Control Obsession Ignores Abuses, Entrenches Oppression Read more »
Immigration Beats President Chakwera's Ultimatum, Resumes Issuance of E-Passport, Slashes Fees By 55%
Nyasa Times
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has met the directive of President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera to resume printing of passports within 21 days. Read more »
Home Affairs Minister Takes Zimbabwean Permit Battle to the Constitutional Court
GroundUp
The High Court ruled against the minister and he failed in his appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal Read more »
Former Helen Suzman Foundation Chief Granted Court Order to Halt Cyberbully After ZEP Challenges [analysis]
Daily Maverick
After the Helen Suzman Foundation challenged the government on the scrapping of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits, its former executive Nicole Fritz was granted a protection order by a… Read more »
Minister Zikhale and Immigration Chief Charles Kalumo Must Resign
Nyasa Times
With no word minced, it is only fair to Malawians to have Minister of Homeland Security Ken Zikhale Ng'oma and Immigration chief Charles Kalumo resign. Read more »
Death, Despair and Destitution - the Human Costs of the EU's Migration Policies [press release]
MSF
In the last years, a policy-made crisis has been unfolding across Europe, at its borders, and beyond, which has resulted in a surge in deaths, despair and destitution among people… Read more »
Visa Exemption Contributes to Economic Diversification
ANGOP
Visa exemption for citizens of several countries could contribute to the diversification of the national economy, by allowing greater attraction of foreign capital and… Read more »
Returning Sea Migrants to Libya Is Illegal, Italy's Top Court Says
Tunis Afrique Presse
Italy's top appeals court has established that sending sea migrants back to Libya is unlawful, a ruling hailed by charities and human rights groups. Read more »
NYC Concludes Regional Dialogue On Irregular Migration
Foroyaa
The National Youths Council (NYC) has recently concluded a six-day regional dialogue on irregular migration in the North Bank, Central River and Upper River Regions. Read more »
Regional Dialogue to Combat Irregular Migration in Gambia Ends
The Point
A regional dialogue to combat irregular migration in The Gambia recently ended in Basse, Upper River Region. Read more »
Gid Lays Foundation for U.S.$2.2m Immigration Border Posts / U.S.$2.2m Foundation Stone for 3 Immigration Border Posts Laid By
The Point
In a bid to enhance border management and promote peace, The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) with funding from the government of Japan and implemented by IOM on Thursday laid… Read more »
From Nigeria to Libya - Linked Through Migration and Armed Conflict [analysis]
Chatham House
This episode discusses transnational links between the movement of people and armed conflict - from Edo State in Nigeria, through Niger, to Libya. Read more »