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Conflict in eastern DR Congo leaves over 7.8 million internally displaced
The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officially broke out on 23 January 2025. The offensive on the town of Goma began on the same day. On 26 January, M23 rebel forces entered Goma, marking a significant turning point in the conflict. This war has caused one of the worst humanitarian crises in …
Libya-EU: Combating illegal immigration at the expense of human rights
As the Interior ministers of Italy, Malta and Greece – accompanied by the European Commissioner for Migration – concluded an official visit to Tripoli on 8 July 2025, NGOs once again sounded the alarm. Behind the official rhetoric of ‘combating illegal immigration’ lie far darker realities: the systematic and widespread violation of migrants’ fundamental rights. …
Senegal’s migration challenge: between hope and tragedy
Between April 2024 and March 2025, Senegal grappled with an unprecedented migration crisis, facing challenges as a country of origin, transit and destination. A significant increase in irregular departures, particularly via the dangerous Atlantic route to the Canary Islands characterised this period, while the national authorities were struggling to respond to the rapidly evolving situation. …
Senegal, EU strengthen joint efforts against irregular migration,human trafficking
Senegal and the European Union (EU) are intensifying their security cooperation in response to the growing challenges of irregular migration and human trafficking. On Tuesday, 8 July 2025, the second meeting of the Steering Committee of the Joint Operational Programme II (JOP II) was held in Dakar, Senegal. The session was co-chaired by Senegal’s Minister …
Benin updates migration laws for foreigners including Afro-descendants
Benin is updating its immigration legislation for people of African descent, and other foreign nationals including those of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) (editor’s note: Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso) since their countries left the regional community ECOWAS. Parliament recently passed two bills to help manage migratory flows, ensure public safety and promote civic and …
At least 1,865 migrants dead or missing off Europe in five months
A disheartening report by the NGO Caminando Fronteras or ‘Walking Borders’ reveals that at least 1,865 people lost their lives or went missing while attempting to reach Europe between January and May 2025. Almost 80% of these deaths occurred along the Atlantic route. The NGO asserts that these tragedies are avoidable and caused by inaction …
