Africa: New Migration Accord Recognizes Key Role of Cities

Washington — Cities say they will gain new recognition for their role in planning for and responding to influxes of migrants when countries adopt a major migration agreement next week.

Talks lasting a year and a half are set to conclude when national governments endorse the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration at a two-day conference in Marrakesh, Morocco, starting Monday.

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