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About 30 young Chadians duped by QNET-linked fake job offers in Nigeria
In May 2025, approximately thirty young Chadians fell victim to scams linked to the QNET network in Nigeria, after being lured by false promises of employment online. The Chadian Embassy in Abuja has issued a warning about the growing number of cyber scams targeting young people seeking opportunities abroad. These individuals believed they would find …
Plight of Senegalese nationals in Mauritania, continues
Last week, the Federation of Associations and Groups of Senegalese in Mauritania (Fagsem) staged a 48-hour strike in protest at ‘raids and abuses’. In response, Senegal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that a ‘fair and lasting’ solution had been found with Nouakchott. This is yet another episode in the ongoing challengesSenegalese people living in this …
Africa, its diaspora in Israel-Iran conflict crossfire
In the early hours of 13 June 2025, Israel launched a deadly attack on Iran. Iran responded immediately, triggering an escalation of violence in the Middle East. The entire world followed the crisis with concern. Although a de-escalation has been observed since 24 June, the conflict has had repercussions for African nationals living in both …
Senegal reaffirms solidarity to migrants on World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day, marked every 20 June since 2001, honours the millions of individuals displaced from their homelands due to conflict, political instability or natural disasters. This year’s official ceremony took place at the Centre international du commerce extérieur du Sénégal (CICES) in Dakar, Senegal, with the theme: ‘Solidarity with Refugees’. On 20 June, representatives …
Oversaturated Agadez crossroads leaves deported women and children stranded
The city of Agadez, located in the heart of the Sahara, is under immense pressure. Every week, trucks arriving from Algeria drop off groups of migrants in Assamaka, Niger including pregnant women, infants and disorientated teenagers. The International Organisation for Migrants (IOM) transit centres, which were designed for short-term rest, have suspended operations due to …
Benin plans to clear up USA visa confusion
Should the actions of a few individuals negatively impact others seeking entry visas to a foreign country? The anti-immigration policies of United States President Donald Trump continue to stigmatise not only migrants but also entire countries, for that matter. In response, Benin has launched an awareness campaign aimed at its citizens both at home and …
