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With nearly 2 500 people killed in recent Israeli strikes on Lebanon, nobody in the country is safe, and the only help for Africans is from other migrant workers. (Photo by Ahmad Kaddoura/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Africans trapped in Lebanon by ‘kafala’ labour system and Israel’s bombs

With nearly 2 500 people killed in recent Israeli strikes on Lebanon, nobody in the country is safe, and the only help for Africans is from other migrant workers

Smoke rises as clashes in Khartoum between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces reached boiling point in 2023.(Photo by Mahmoud Hjaj/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

‘Rebels’ should give up hope of ruling Sudan, says RSF adviser

US peace talks to end the 16-month war in the country have yielded no concrete results

The World Bank is pausing talks over its future engagement with Tunisia following anti-immigrant comments made by the country’s president, Kais Saied. (Photo by Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

World Bank halts Tunisia partnership programme over president’s ‘hate speech’

Hundreds of terrified African migrants flee to embassies and camps as human rights groups warns of increasing vigilante attacks

Colonisers’ boundary: A South African National Defence Force member guards suspected undocumented Zimbabwean nationals after they attempted to illegally. (Phill Magakoe/AFP)

Zimbabwe: How women are taking over cross-border smuggling

When Covid-19 hit and borders closed, people still needed to bring their groceries into Zimbabwe. Some women have taken the chance to earn a bit of cash

The X-word gets trotted out like a beauty pageant contestant to dismiss legitimate border control issues. (Frederik Lerneryd)

South Africa’s policy on migrants is inadequate and at odds with the Freedom Charter

The human rights of migrants are not protected by the country’s legislation

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. (Tiksa Negeri/Reuters)

Ethiopia’s ethnic violence shows Abiy’s vulnerability

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister looks increasingly vulnerable as he faces deep divisions in the ruling coalition and simmering ethnic conflicts

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Border kids search for a better life

Unaccompanied Mozambican teenagers regularly attempt to cross into South Africa

The tour, which will also take her to Kenya, is part of a campaign to promote Britain’s global ambitions after Brexit. (AFP)

May takes trade-touting tour to Nigeria

China is currently Nigeria’s biggest trading partner with Abuja importing some $7-billion in goods from Beijing

The test of world leaders will be whether the global compacts on refugees and migrants can achieve this.

Resource scarcity, climate change linked to conflict and displacement

Resource scarcity is dangerous in politically unstable states, where climate change has already been linked to violent conflict and communal upheaval

Helena Maleno stands accused of being involved in facilitating illegal immigration.

Activist probed for human trafficking offences after saving drowning migrants

Although many view Helena Maleno’s actions as humane, she is now under investigation in Morocco for human trafficking offences.

Migrants arrive at a naval base after they were rescued by Libyan coastal guards in Tripoli

A tale of human traffickers and Libyan slave markets

Hundreds of African refugees are being bought and sold in "slave markets" across Libya, but many do not survive the journey across the desert.

Rough estimates: Millions of Zimbabweans abroad

In 2000 – as political tension and violence flared and an economic meltdown struck – millions of Zimbabweans left the country. Where are they now?

Horror and uncertainty on Sudan’s stricken border

As fighting erupted on the Sudanese border, families fled as the army bombed the border town of Jau — displacing a further 31 700 people.

Pro-Ouattara forces reach Ivorian capital

Pro-Ouattara forces reach Ivorian capital

Forces loyal to Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara reached the country’s official capital.

IOM warns Sudan expulsions will affect Darfur aid

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) expressed regret on Thursday after Sudan moved to expel two of the agency’s officials from Darfur.

Report: SA could use Zim migrants’ skills

South Africa could be making better use of Zimbabwean migrants’ skills but current immigration policy makes it difficult, according to a report released by the Centre for…

Million Africans mass in Libya for trip to UK

Up to a million migrants have gathered in Libya, from where they will attempt to sail across the Mediterranean for Europe and, ultimately, the United Kingdom. New estimates…

Campaign to fight human trafficking in Tanzania

The International Organisation for Migration has launched a campaign to raise awareness of human trafficking in Tanzania, a country increasingly becoming a transit point. The…

UN urges action on ‘scary’ levels of human trafficking

United Nations agencies urged governments in Southern Africa on Monday to draw up legislation to combat frightening levels of human trafficking, saying action was vital ahead of…