Tag: migration
IOM: 8,000 people died, missing on migration routes in 2025
DTM tracks movements, changing routes and conditions along migration corridors through direct field monitoring and governmental data sources, while MMP…
Migration Crackdown: Libya sends dozens of Nigerians back home
Libya remains a major route for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa who are escaping poverty, violence, and political instability in search…
Migration: UNHCR seeks increased awareness
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), has called for increased awareness on dangers inherent in irregular migration.
Migration, governance and media reporting
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres asserts that migration is a powerful driver of economic growth, dynamism and understanding among…
Kwara governor harps on irregular migration
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq says his administration is putting in place measures to empower young people and strengthen local businesses to…
Migration dispute: Mexican president targets deal with U.S.
Mexican President, Andres Obrador, on Thursday expressed hope of a deal with the United States to resolve a migration dispute.
Irregular migration: ECOWAS moves to increase job creation
ECOWAS is developing modalities to increase job creation to address illegal migration in the region, officials have said.
UN General Assembly endorses Global Compact for Migration
The UN General Assembly on Wednesday in New York endorsed the adoption of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and…
Migration: UN launches radio series to sensitise vulnerable Nigerians
The UN migration agency has launched a radio series in Nigeria to sensitise vulnerable people seeking to pursue economic opportunities…
Austria backs out of UN global migration pact
Austria on Wednesday backed out of a UN pact on migration over concerns that it will blur the line between…
1.4m people migrate to cities weekly – UN
The UN says no fewer than 1.4 million people migrate every week to cities around the world. Secretary-General António Guterres…
Merkel hosts African leaders in drive to tackle underdevelopment
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, on Tuesday, hosted African leaders in a drive to tackle underdevelopment on the continent that encouraged…
German Chancellor visits Algeria to discuss migration, terror
German Chancellor Angela Merkel travelled to Algeria on Monday to discuss migration issues and how to combat terror.
Migration: Italian PM says EU finally accepting our arguments
Italy’s hardline positions on immigration are making inroads in the European Union, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Friday…
Migration: “We hoped for more undoubtedly”
Sweden hoped for “more’’ from the European Council, the EU member states should have agreed on relocation of migrants, ahead…