Africa: Latest Mediterranean Deaths Highlight Need for Safe Migration Routes

[ad_1] Nearly 100 people have died or disappeared crossing the Central and Eastern Mediterranean so far this year - more than twice the number for the same period in 2023, the deadliest year for migrants at sea in Europe since 2016, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday. IOM underscored the need for regular migration pathways at a one-day summit in Rome hosted by Italy to boost development in Africa and curb migration flows. The A Bridge for […]

January 30, 2024 2

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Africa: Revolutionist Returnees – Fulfilling Dreams, Finding Freedom

[ad_1] How the Year of Return 2019 in Ghana led to one of the largest transatlantic African-American homecomings in history The UN designated the International Decade for People of African Descent, from 2015 to 2024, to promote the recognition, justice, and development of individuals of African descent worldwide. Through various programs, events, and awareness campaigns, the Decade seeks to create a platform for dialogue, understanding, and positive change in the lives of the African diaspora. Africa Renewal will publish 'In […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Africa: The Impact of Climate Migration On Developing Nations

[ad_1] Bangkok — As the world is still gearing up to welcome 2024, let us find a moment to reflect on some of the key trends of the past year and pursue now to embrace the path towards hope and promise for everyone, everywhere. Deepening global inequalities are having enormous socio-economic implications across countries. Increasing income and social disparities are spreading around regions. Growing intensities of climate induced natural disasters, the uneven speed of post-pandemic recoveries, and cost-of-living crises from […]

January 18, 2024 2

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Africa: Kenya and Ethiopia Could Show the Way On Migration Governance

[ad_1] These two Horn of Africa countries are heavily affected by migration, and well placed to lead on policy responses. Migration governance in Kenya and Ethiopia has significant implications for regional stability and human rights in the Horn of Africa and in each country. In 2023, East Africa, the Horn and the Great Lakes regions hosted 16.4 million refugees and internally displaced persons, around a third of whom were in Ethiopia and Kenya. By the end of 2024, these regions […]

January 18, 2024 2

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Africa: Visa-Free Regimes to Bolster African Tourism Growth in 2024

[ad_1] Special Report — African countries are set to record an increase in tourism numbers in 2024, as more countries continue to open their borders to other African countries by abolishing visa requirements. In 2023, most African countries made significant strides to liberalize their visa regimes, with Rwanda and Kenya being the latest to completely remove visa requirements for all African travellers, joining Gambia, Benin, and Seychelles. Kenya's transition towards a visa-free regime saw the country's Immigration Department receive almost […]

January 9, 2024 2

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Africa: Diplomatic Dip for France as African Nations Seek Out Stronger Partners

[ad_1] French diplomacy in Africa weakened considerably in 2023 as former allies steered their foreign policies elsewhere in the wake of military coups and general political upheaval. A new law making it harder for foreigners to immigrate to France has compounded matters. French interests in Africa face monumental challenges in 2024 - especially following the toppling of leaders in Niger and Burkina Faso - which, like Mali, are former French military strongholds in the restive Sahel region. A lengthy partnership […]

January 6, 2024 2

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Africa: Key Highlights of Kenya in 2023 – Africa Climate Summit and Visa-Free Declaration

[ad_1] In the year 2023, Kenya made significant strides on the global stage by addressing two major issues that have far-reaching implications for Africa and the world. These developments not only demonstrated Kenya's commitment to global challenges but also showcased its role as a progressive leader on the continent. Inaugural Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi: In September, Kenya had the honour of hosting the inaugural Africa Climate Summit in its capital city, Nairobi. This historic event brought together leaders, experts, […]

January 2, 2024 2

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