UK's Starmer vows speedy punishment to quell violent protests
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-08-05 17:51:07

UK's Starmer vows speedy punishment to quell violent protests

The violence erupted last Tuesday after social media posts said the suspected attacker in Southport was a radical Islamist who had just arrived in Britain and was known to intelligence services.

Kenya and Nigeria warn citizens about escalating violence in the UK
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-08-05 15:55:34

Kenya and Nigeria warn citizens about escalating violence in the UK

In contrast, the Nigerian government released a strongly worded statement describing the violence as having "dangerous proportions."

Anti-immigration unrest hits parts of Britain
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-08-04 17:47:02

Anti-immigration unrest hits parts of Britain

On Sunday, hundreds of anti-immigration protesters gathered by a hotel that has been used to house asylum seekers near Rotherham, northern England.

Migrants flock to Libya despite lack of law and order
  • Author: DW News
  • Date: 2024-07-13 07:44:25

Migrants flock to Libya despite lack of law and order

Human traffickers, militias, mass graves—nnothing seems to discourage migrants from coming to Libya. Observers believe that only international pressure can change the conditions.

Migrants facing violence, deaths on routes across African continent -report
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-07-06 16:14:33

Migrants facing violence, deaths on routes across African continent -report

Despite commitments undertaken by the international community to save lives and address vulnerabilities, in accordance with international law, the three organisations warn that current international action is inadequate.

At least 89 bodies found after migrant boat capsizes off Mauritanian coast
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-07-06 09:21:45

At least 89 bodies found after migrant boat capsizes off Mauritanian coast

Yali Fall, president of the fishing association in the southwestern town of Ndiago, said on Friday the death toll stood at 105 and that locals had been burying bodies retrieved from the coast since Monday.

Thirty-eight migrants killed after boat capsizes off Yemen
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-11 12:06:08

Thirty-eight migrants killed after boat capsizes off Yemen

Hadi Al-Khurma, the director of Rudum district said the boat sank before it reached the shores of the Shabwa governorate, east of Aden.

Somali national Mahad Garad pleads for help after months in captivity in Libya
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-09 12:18:35

Somali national Mahad Garad pleads for help after months in captivity in Libya

His captors have demanded $15,000 (Sh1,970,418) for his release, a sum that Mahad and his relatives cannot afford.

Report identifies Kilifi, Kwale, Nairobi, Kisumu and Busia as migration hotspots
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-23 17:31:33

Report identifies Kilifi, Kwale, Nairobi, Kisumu and Busia as migration hotspots

The research discovered that migrants in vulnerable situations in these counties face significant human rights violations, including exploitation, discrimination, and limited access to legal protection.

Botswana declines contentious UK proposal on asylum seekers
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-04-29 17:02:31

Botswana declines contentious UK proposal on asylum seekers

Botswana cited immigration challenges, particularly in its neighbourhood, as the reason for refusing the request.

Migrant detentions set to begin after parliament passes UK-Rwanda plan
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-23 18:23:04

Migrant detentions set to begin after parliament passes UK-Rwanda plan

Sunak said the legislation would deter record numbers of migrants crossing the Channel from northern France, and disrupt people-smuggling gangs.

Haiti death toll rises as international support lags, UN report says
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-04-20 07:18:54

Haiti death toll rises as international support lags, UN report says

Gang violence escalated on February 29 when unelected PM Ariel Henry travelled to Kenya to fast-track a support mission.

Concern over rising human smuggling cases in Marsabit
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-03-27 22:07:45

Concern over rising human smuggling cases in Marsabit

Many of them access the country via the porous Kenya-Ethiopia border disguised as visitors without required travel documents.

At least 60 migrants die attempting to cross the Mediterranean
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-03-15 11:40:32

At least 60 migrants die attempting to cross the Mediterranean

Ocean Viking also has aboard 113 people recovered on Wednesday night and a further 88 rescued on Thursday from "an overloaded inflatable craft".

Police arrest 18 Ethiopian nationals for illegal entry in Wajir County
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-03-15 11:03:07

Police arrest 18 Ethiopian nationals for illegal entry in Wajir County

Police reports indicate that a significant number of individuals from Ethiopia opt for the Moyale route, risking their lives en route to destinations in South Africa and the Middle East, often unaware of the perils that lie ahead.

Internal Affairs Unit probes police ties to alleged trafficking of 37 Ethiopians
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-02-21 14:08:38

Internal Affairs Unit probes police ties to alleged trafficking of 37 Ethiopians

While incidents of Ethiopian nationals getting arrested for being in Kenya illegally have become common, reports of the involvement of police officers in their trafficking are new.

13 Sudanese migrants dead, 27 missing off coast of Tunisia
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-02-08 16:35:41

13 Sudanese migrants dead, 27 missing off coast of Tunisia

Only two out of the 42 migrants who were on board the boat survived after leaving from Jebiniana, a small town near Sfax.

Italy unveils energy, migration plan to African leaders
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-01-29 16:09:21
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