Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE

Nearly 200 migrants have been stopped by the Senegalese navy while trying to travel across the Atlantic Ocean toward Europe. On Wednesday, the authorities confirmed that a total of 201 migrants were intercepted in western Senegal. This happened as many people continue to risk their lives on this dangerous sea route in hopes of reaching the Canary Islands in Spain. The operation was carried out by the Senegalese marines based in Foundiougne, in the Fatick region. According to the army, 69 people were caught on land, while 132 others were stopped at sea. They were traveling in a small wooden…

A government scheme set up to support migrant care workers in the UK is not working as planned, according to a new report by the Work Rights Centre. The £16 million “rematching” programme was designed to help carers who were abused or lost their jobs find new employment. But the charity says the system has failed most of those it promised to help. The scheme was introduced in response to growing concerns about migrant care workers facing mistreatment, especially after post-Brexit labour shortages. Nearly one in three carers in England are migrants, many of whom moved to the UK with…

Britain and France are once again joining forces to tackle a long-standing migration challenge—migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. Following French President Emmanuel Macron’s three-day state visit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with him to address one of their toughest joint problems. On Thursday, both sides are set to discuss concrete steps during a summit that also includes talks on the economy, defense, and Ukraine. The UK has seen a major rise in small boat crossings in 2025. More than 20,000 people crossed in the first half of the year, a 50% increase from the same period in…

Germany’s migrant pushback policy has come under fire from its own federal police commissioner, Uli Grötsch, who says the practice violates European law and puts too much pressure on border officers. The controversial policy, which involves turning back undocumented migrants at the border—even asylum seekers—has also triggered strong reactions from neighboring Poland. Grötsch, a member of the Social Democrats (SPD), spoke out against the deportation method, stressing that the policy was ruled unlawful by a German court but still remains in place. He said it goes against his understanding of the law and has made police work more difficult, especially…

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has introduced strict new migration rules following the sudden arrival of migrant groups from Libya to the island of Crete. Speaking in Parliament, he announced a three-month suspension on processing asylum applications for people coming by boat from North Africa. He also said that anyone entering the country illegally will be arrested and detained. To handle these new arrivals, the government is setting up a closed facility in Crete. This center will house migrants who come into the country without documents. The Prime Minister explained that this is a firm response to recent migrant flows…

New Zealand experienced a net migration loss of 30,000 people to Australia in 2024, according to Stats NZ. This means more people left New Zealand for Australia than arrived from Australia last year. The figure is close to the 29,400 loss seen in 2023, showing the trend is continuing. Sarah Drake, who speaks for Stats NZ on international migration, said the 2024 loss is the biggest in a calendar year since 2012. However, it is still smaller than the record 43,700 net loss recorded in the year ending March 2012. Between 2004 and 2013, New Zealand regularly saw an average…

Migration is more than just crossing a border, it is the start of a new chapter filled with both opportunities and challenges. Whether you moved in search of safety, stability, or a better future, adapting to a new country can feel overwhelming. From navigating unfamiliar systems to building a sense of belonging, each step counts. This guide shares 10 essential insights that every migrant should know. These tips are gathered from real-life experiences and practical knowledge, aimed at helping you settle with confidence and clarity. No matter your background or destination, this information can empower you to not only survive,…

The European Union is planning a new rule that would make it harder for African countries to receive development aid unless they help stop migrants from coming to Europe. This plan will be part of the EU’s next seven-year budget, starting in 2028. An early version of the document, seen by POLITICO, shows that the European Commission wants to use aid money as a tool to pressure countries to reduce migration. This means countries that don’t do enough to stop people from traveling to Europe may lose funding. This marks a big change in the EU’s current policy. In the…

In Greece, migrant camps that once welcomed new arrivals with basic shelter have now become closed and heavily secured centers. On the island of Samos, one of these new “controlled access” centers looks more like a prison than a place of safety. The large center, which opened in 2021, sits in the middle of the mountains and covers 62 hectares. From far away, it looks like a quiet white field, but a closer look shows rows of small buildings surrounded by barbed wire fences. Inside, migrants live in small prefabricated shelters, and police are constantly on patrol. The camp on…

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ruled out raising income tax as he faces growing pressure over migration during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the UK. During Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), Starmer gave a short but clear answer—“Yes”—when asked if he would stick to his promise not to raise income tax, VAT, or national insurance. Later in the day, Starmer was set to meet President Macron at Downing Street to discuss a possible migrant agreement. The UK is proposing a “one in, one out” deal that would allow it to return small boat migrants to France while agreeing to accept…