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DR Congo Receives First Group of US Deportees Under Controversial Migration Deal

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has received its first group of migrants deported from the United States under a new third-country relocation arrangement, officials confirmed. Fifteen individuals reportedly from…

Africa News Now April 17, 2026

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Tunisia Defends Voluntary Migrant Return Policy Amid Deadly Mediterranean Crossings

Tunisia’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti on Wednesday reaffirmed the country’s commitment to voluntary return programmes for irregular migrants, describing them as a safer and more humane alternative to forced…

Africa News Now March 26, 2026

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Senegal and EU Deepen Strategic Partnership on Security, Migration and Investment

Senegal and the European Union have reaffirmed their strategic partnership following a high-level visit to Dakar by two European commissioners aimed at strengthening cooperation on security, migration and economic development.…

Africa News Now March 4, 2026

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At Least 12 Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Eastern Libya

Emergency teams are recovering bodies after a migrant boat capsized off Libya’s eastern coast near Derna, between the towns of Al-Tamimi and Umm Al-Razm, highlighting once again the deadly risks…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026

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UN Urges Libya’s Rival Authorities to Halt Migrant Returns and End Systematic Abuse

The United Nations has urged both the UN-backed government and a rival administration in Libya to carry out urgent reforms to protect migrants and refugees, warning that widespread abuses have…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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U.S. Embassy in Ghana Opens 1,000+ New Interview Slots for Tourist and Business Visas

The United States Embassy in Ghana has released more than 1,000 new interview appointments for B1/B2 non-immigrant visas, easing access for applicants seeking to travel to the United States for…

Africa News Now February 17, 2026

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Aerial Rescuers Hunt Missing Migrant Boats off West Africa

Every hour can mean the difference between life and death for migrants lost at sea off the coast of West Africa. The vast Atlantic Ocean, unpredictable weather and long migration…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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ECOWAS and Sweden Meet in Abuja to Strengthen Labour Migration Policies

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held a high-level meeting with Sweden in Abuja to review progress and set priorities for managing labour migration and implementing the ECOWAS…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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Tunisia Finally Frees Aid Workers Tried for Assisting Migrants

Tunisian authorities have released six humanitarian workers who were on trial for allegedly helping migrants, ending more than 20 months of detention for some of the accused, according to their…

Africa News Now January 6, 2026

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Nine African Migrants Die from Freezing Temperatures in Morocco’s Border

Moroccan authorities and human rights groups are investigating the deaths of nine African migrants found frozen near the Algeria-Morocco border. Seven men and two women were discovered in Ras Asfour,…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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South Africa Ends Visa-Free Entry for Palestinians After Suspicious Charter Flights

South Africa has suspended its long-standing 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders, citing what officials describe as a coordinated campaign of “forced migration” linked to Israel. Home Affairs Minister…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025