Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

Ghana has begun arrangements to bring another 1,000 of its nationals home from South Africa as concerns continue to grow over anti-migrant sentiment and violence targeting foreign nationals in the country. The repatriation exercise is being carried out through special flights scheduled to arrive in Ghana on Sunday and Monday. Authorities in Accra described the operation as the final stage of efforts to evacuate Ghanaian citizens affected by the worsening security situation. The latest group follows the return of more than 900 Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa. Ghanaian authorities have also indicated that they intend to seek compensation from the…

A UK-based Islamic charity accused in the past of having links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been granted permission to sponsor skilled workers and religious ministers seeking to move to Britain, according to a report by The Telegraph. The Islamic Center of England, which operates as a registered charity in the UK, holds a Home Office sponsor licence that allows eligible organizations to sponsor foreign nationals for certain work and religious roles under Britain’s immigration system. The development has drawn attention because of previous allegations concerning the organization’s relationship with the Iranian government and the IRGC. The…

Ireland is set to invest €4.5 million in initiatives aimed at improving the integration of migrants and strengthening participation among people from diverse backgrounds under a new funding programme for 2026. The Integration Fund, announced by Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy, will support non-profit organizations delivering projects designed to help migrants overcome obstacles to participation and become more connected to the communities in which they live. Funding will be available to organizations operating at national, regional and local levels, with supported initiatives expected to address a range of challenges facing migrants as they settle and establish their lives…

Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that Afghan nationals seeking entry to the country must have their individual circumstances properly considered, even after the government brought an end to a special programme for admitting vulnerable Afghans. The decision, issued on July 24, follows a legal challenge brought by an Afghan woman living in Pakistan who had been seeking permission to travel to Germany with her two sons. The ruling could have implications for hundreds of other Afghans currently waiting in Pakistan under German-supported admission arrangements. The case centers on an admission commitment that Germany granted to the woman and her…

A US federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Haitians, extending protections for at least several more days as legal challenges continue. The decision by a three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit prevents the administration from revoking TPS protections for Haitian nationals before at least July 27. Hundreds of thousands of Haitians were scheduled to lose their temporary protection from deportation and work authorisation on Friday following a recent Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for the Trump administration…

For migrants and refugees living far from home, food can be much more than a source of nourishment. Traditional recipes can preserve memories, strengthen cultural identity and create a sense of belonging in a new country. Across the UK, migrant chefs are using food to keep those traditions alive while introducing wider communities to the flavours, stories and customs of their home countries. One initiative helping make this possible is Migrateful, a social enterprise that trains migrants, refugees and asylum seekers to teach their traditional cuisines to the public. For many of its chefs, cooking provides an opportunity not only…

Dutch companies hired around 13,500 asylum seekers and documented migrants with permission to work last year, as employers increasingly turn to foreign workers to address labour shortages across the Netherlands. The figures, reported by Dutch media and attributed to Tent Nederland, cover hiring by 51 major companies involved in efforts to help refugees and migrants enter the Dutch labour market. Among those benefiting is Issam, a 49-year-old Syrian who arrived in the Netherlands nearly seven years ago after fleeing his home country. After spending an extended period in an asylum seekers’ centre, he began working for furniture retailer IKEA in…

Ghanaian President John Mahama has renewed calls for the African Union (AU) to address escalating anti-migrant violence in South Africa, warning that the unrest could undermine African solidarity and regional integration. Mahama said the violence, which has targeted immigrants accused by local groups of taking jobs and accessing scarce resources, requires a coordinated continental response. South Africa has experienced weeks of protests and unrest directed at undocumented migrants, with more than 160,000 foreign nationals reportedly leaving the country over the past two months amid growing fears of violence. Several migrants have also reportedly been killed. Ghana initially called for the…

Libya has called for greater use of football as a tool for dialogue, unity and cooperation during a United Nations event focused on mental health and sport. Speaking at the event, titled “Mental Health and Football,” Libya’s UN ambassador, Taher Al-Sunni, highlighted the sport’s potential to support both mental and physical wellbeing, particularly among young people. The event was organised in cooperation with the UN Youth Office as part of activities led by Libya’s mission to the United Nations. The initiative also builds on Libya’s involvement in the Group of Friends of Football and its contribution to the establishment of…

Latvian soldiers used tear gas and fired a warning shot to stop a group of migrants attempting to enter the country from Belarus, as authorities warn that attempted crossings along the border have recently doubled. The Latvian army said on Wednesday that at least five migrants acted aggressively and threw logs at soldiers during an attempted crossing in the previous 24 hours. According to the army, soldiers first deployed tear gas to stop what it described as unlawful and aggressive behaviour and prevent the situation from escalating. When the individuals allegedly continued to ignore orders from officials and maintained their…