Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ policy limiting migrant families’ stay in city shelters to 60 days appears to be having a significant impact. According to new data, over half of the 12,560 migrant families who received eviction notices under the policy have left the shelter system. However, nearly 6,000 families remain, with about 90% of them relocating to other shelters, and around a third moving to shelters in different boroughs. The 60-day stay limit, designed to reduce costs and encourage migrants to find permanent housing or take the next steps in their journeys, has drawn criticism from homeless and…

Brussels mayor Philippe Close has strongly criticized Hungary’s recent plan to bus illegal migrants from the Hungarian-Serbian border to Brussels. In an interview with Euronews, Close made it clear that the Belgian government, in coordination with Prime Minister Alexander de Croo, is prepared to block these buses if they ever leave Hungary. Close emphasized that Brussels will not be “held hostage” by Hungary’s provocative actions. Close dismissed Hungary’s plan to offer migrants a “one-way ticket” to Brussels, calling it an empty threat. He stated that it would be nearly impossible for these buses to even reach Brussels, as they would…

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has successfully negotiated the release and repatriation of an Indonesian migrant worker facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia. On September 11, 2024, the Indonesian government handed over the individual, known as SBB, to their family in Jember, East Java. SBB was initially accused of murder and faced a death sentence from the Riyadh court in Saudi Arabia. The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided detailed information about the case, revealing that the ministry first received news of SBB’s situation in September 2023. In response, the Indonesian Embassy in Riyadh quickly mobilized an advocacy…

In the aftermath of a tragic boat accident off the coast of Mbour, Senegal, which resulted in the deaths of at least 37 people, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has vowed to take strong action against those involved in people smuggling. During a visit to Mbour on Wednesday, President Faye addressed the heartbreaking event, stating his determination to severely punish the individuals responsible for organizing these dangerous journeys. He emphasized that those who engage in these deadly activities would be relentlessly pursued and face the harshest penalties. Mbour, a coastal town about 80 kilometers south of Senegal’s capital Dakar, is…

Pope Francis, during his visit to Singapore on September 12, 2024, made a strong appeal for fair wages for the country’s migrant workers. Addressing a crowd of about 1,000 political, civil, and religious leaders, the pope emphasized the importance of recognizing the contributions of Singapore’s large migrant workforce, many of whom are employed in construction and domestic services. He urged the country’s leaders to ensure that these workers receive a fair wage, noting their vital role in society. Singapore is home to over a million migrant workers, many of whom come from neighboring countries such as Malaysia, China, India, and…

Egypt and the European Union (EU) have committed to enhancing their cooperation in addressing illegal migration and human trafficking. During discussions in Cairo, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson agreed to intensify their joint efforts, according to a recent statement. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of creating legal migration pathways and raising awareness about the risks of irregular migration. Johansson praised Egypt’s ongoing efforts in hosting over nine million migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, and reaffirmed the EU’s support in assisting Egypt with these challenges. The two sides highlighted the need to adopt a…

Helsinki has seen a significant rise in domestic migration, with more people moving to the capital from other parts of Finland in the first half of this year. Preliminary data from Statistics Finland shows that over 2,000 new residents relocated to Helsinki between January and July, a figure that marks an increase of around 600 compared to the same period in 2023. This return to pre-pandemic migration levels reflects a pattern last observed in the mid-2010s. While immigration from abroad remains strong, there has been a slight slowdown compared to the previous two years. From January to July, approximately 3,000…

A heated Alabama city council meeting took a dramatic turn when Sylacauga City Council President Tiffany Nix abruptly adjourned the session after residents raised concerns about Haitian migrants in the community. The meeting, which was meant to address local issues, became tense as citizens questioned the presence of migrants and their purpose in the town. One of the last speakers, David Phillips, was cut off mid-speech by Nix after he expressed his frustration with the council’s handling of the situation. He criticized Nix’s decision to disband the meeting as “totalitarian” and “un-American,” noting that the council is meant to serve…

Uganda is Africa’s largest refugee-hosting country, and it is ranked fifth globally in terms of the number of refugees it accommodates. For many years, Uganda has been a safe haven for people fleeing conflict and instability in neighboring countries like South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan, Burundi, and Rwanda. By early 2024, Uganda was home to about 1.6 million refugees. These individuals are mostly settled in the northern and southwestern regions of the country, as well as in the capital city of Kampala. Thirteen districts in Uganda have been hosting a staggering 94% of these refugees,…

During a recent debate, Donald Trump made a bizarre and unfounded claim about Haitian migrants eating cats and dogs in the U.S., which sparked laughter from Kamala Harris on stage. The odd statement came when Trump was questioned about his decision to block a bill that would have secured the southern border. Instead of addressing the question directly, Trump shifted the conversation to an outlandish accusation. In response to Kamala Harris’ earlier comment about people leaving Trump’s rallies, he falsely claimed that no one attends her rallies unless they are bussed in and paid by the Democratic campaign. Harris responded…