Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Bukeyeneza said many Burundians did not leave home in search of economic opportunities but were driven out by a political crisis that made their lives unsafe.
By David AbonyoThe boat is believed to have left The Gambia in West Africa in early August carrying 127 people. Human rights activist Helena Maleno Garzón, founder of Spanish charity Caminando Fronteras, said 83 people had died during the journey.
By Bradley BosireThe institutions are calling for stronger cross-border cooperation and a coordinated regional response to protect migrants and trafficking survivors, warning that weaknesses in victim identification, protection services, migration data and law enforcement coordination are allowing vulnerable people to fall through the cracks
By Chrispho OwuorThe Vatican’s dicasteries are major departments, each handling a specific area of the Church’s activities. The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development is responsible for a wide range of issues, including poverty, migration, healthcare, environmental protection, humanitarian assistance and human development.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMore than 100 people were blocked trying to make their way to the border on the outskirts of the town of Fnideq, according to Moroccan security sources cited by Spanish media and the Reuters news agency.
By Samuel OtienoSpain's interior ministry accused human trafficking networks of taking advantage of that decision to encourage more people to attempt the dangerous journey.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking in Johannesburg during the Pan-African Parliament session on Monday, Ramaphosa said issues such as poverty, conflict, poor governance and lack of opportunities must be addressed to reduce forced migration.
By Samuel OtienoGovernment spokesman Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed on Tuesday that Ghana had formally informed South Africa that the visit should be delayed until the situation improves.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe agreement includes measures intended to combat irregular migration through joint awareness campaigns and closer cooperation between the two countries
By Chrispho OwuorEgyptian military said the crackdown targeted organized criminal groups involved in weapons and drug trafficking, undocumented migration, and illegal gold mining
By Chrispho OwuorMexico defeated co-hosts South Africa 2-0 in a World Cup opening match, but online reactions split African fans. Migration and reported xenophobia in South Africa shaped the debate, memes, and calls for unity.
By Bradley BosireThe EFF Youth Command leader argued that elections and free movement across borders do not automatically amount to democracy, saying only a few African countries practice it effectively.
By Chrispho OwuorWetang’ula said global instability makes it urgent for legislators to actively participate in discussions that promote peace and stability. He underlined that parliaments are central in crafting immigration laws and policies that uphold dignity and social order.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIGAD said the report offers insights into labour migration, remittance flows, forced displacement, and demographic changes within member states including Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda.
By Maureen Kinyanjui