International Organisation For Migration
latest news & developmentsAfricans 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
‘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
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
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
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
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
Border kids search for a better life
Unaccompanied Mozambican teenagers regularly attempt to cross into South Africa
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
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
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.
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
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.