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Over 1,200 Migrants Detained in Crete Amid Surge in Crossings from Libya

Greek authorities have detained more than 1,200 migrants on the islands of Crete and Gavdos between Saturday and Monday, following a sharp increase in arrivals from Libya. The influx marks…

Africa News Now July 8, 2025

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Niger Slams Algeria and Libya for Unilateral Migrant Deportations, Cites Treaty Violations

Niger has condemned the uncoordinated deportations of African migrants by Algeria and Libya, accusing both countries of violating international human rights obligations and bilateral cooperation frameworks. Speaking during a meeting…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Kinshasa Residents Criticize Trump’s Migration Comments as Misguided and Disrespectful

Residents of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), have expressed frustration and disappointment following recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who referenced Congolese…

Africa News Now April 21, 2025

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Spain Dismantles International Human Trafficking Network Smuggling Moroccan Migrants via Romania

Spanish authorities announced Sunday the dismantling of a major transnational human trafficking network that smuggled Moroccan migrants into Spain and other European Union countries via Romania. The operation culminated in…

Africa News Now April 14, 2025

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Tunisia Dismantles Migrant Camps Near Sfax Amid Rising Tensions, Eyes Deportations and Repatriation

Tunisian authorities this week launched a wide-scale operation to dismantle over a dozen makeshift migrant camps near the towns of El Amra and Jebeniana, north of Sfax, amid escalating tensions…

Africa News Now April 11, 2025

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ECOWAS Aims for 10 Million Intra-Regional Tourists by 2029, Strengthens Free Movement and Tourism Policies

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has set an ambitious target of attracting 10 million intra-community tourists by 2029 under its Regional Tourism Policy (ECOTOUR 2021–2030). In a…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

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Gambia Intercepts Over 70 West African Migrants in Crackdown on Illegal Migration

Gambian authorities have intercepted more than 70 West African migrants attempting to embark on a dangerous journey to Europe. The group, comprising nationals from Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Senegal, was detained…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

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UK Refuses to Pay Remaining £50M to Rwanda After Suspension of Migrant Deal

The UK government has announced that it will not make any further payments to Rwanda following the suspension of the controversial migrant deal between the two countries. The deal, which…

Africa News Now March 4, 2025

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ECOWAS Launches Phase II of Free Movement and Migration Project in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025

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“Families Flee War and Famine in Sudan, Finding Refuge in Chad as UK Foreign Secretary Witnesses the Crisis”

Every day, families fleeing the brutal conflict and famine in Sudan arrive at the Chad border, navigating a dry, dusty path to escape the ongoing violence. The scenes have left…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

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Libyan Militia Detains Migrants Amid Ongoing Struggles with Human Trafficking and Smuggling Networks

The 444 Brigade, a powerful militia group operating under the authority of the Libyan National Army, announced on Monday, November 25, that its patrolling commanders had detained a group of…

Africa News Now November 26, 2024