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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 …
Dare to Dream? How Trump’s migration policies shattered hopes of some young Africans
The news came as a shock on 4 June 2025 when U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order banning nationals of twelve countries – including seven African States – from entering the United States of America. The countries affected are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haïti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, …
Mauritania’s role in Atlantic migration governance: Between containment and cooperation
Long overshadowed by North African migration routes, Mauritania emerged in 2024 as the main departure point for irregular migrants heading to Spain. This geographical shift, highlighted in Spain’s annual national security report published on 22 May 2025, reflects a profound reconfiguration of migration dynamics in West Africa, driven by instability in the Sahel and new …
