The Ghanaian government has confirmed the rescue and return of 28 citizens who were reportedly trapped in a cross-border human trafficking operation based in Côte d’Ivoire. Authorities said the group safely arrived in Ghana on Sunday and are currently cooperating with investigators as efforts continue to uncover those behind the trafficking network. Government officials disclosed that the victims had allegedly been deceived with promises of relocation opportunities and better

Cyril Ramaphosa has defended South Africa’s immigration policies while strongly condemning xenophobia and violence against foreign nationals. The South African president said some citizens are contributing to the country’s migration challenges through corrupt practices and the exploitation of undocumented migrants. In a statement released by the presidency on Monday, Ramaphosa accused certain South Africans of helping undocumented migrants gain access to public benefits throu

The government of Burkina Faso has launched a major diaspora bond initiative aimed at raising CFA125 billion, equivalent to about $224 million, to finance key infrastructure and industrial projects across the country. The initiative, known as the “Patriotic Bond,” was officially opened on May 6, 2026, marking the first phase of a wider CFA240 billion fundraising programme designed to support national economic transformation and development priorities. Authorities said the mon

The Government of Ghana has formally called on the African Union to address the recurring xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa at its upcoming mid-year coordination meeting scheduled for June 2026. In a diplomatic communication sent to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed concern over repeated incidents of violence targeting African nationals living in South Africa. Accordin

Hundreds of Malians living in France assembled in Montreuil, a suburb of Paris, in a public demonstration of solidarity with their home country as security conditions deteriorate following a wave of coordinated attacks. The gathering, held on Monday, brought together members of the diaspora concerned about the surge in violence across Mali. Participants expressed deep anxiety over the safety of relatives and communities affected by the recent offensives involving jihadist gro

The Kenyan shilling recorded a mild appreciation against major global currencies last week, supported largely by steady diaspora remittances and stable foreign exchange demand conditions. Market data indicated that the local currency remained relatively resilient despite a slight dip in foreign reserves. Against the US dollar, the shilling strengthened marginally by about 0.1% week-on-week, averaging KES 129.19 per dollar. The movement reflected a broadly balanced forex marke

The Togolese government has introduced a new national strategy aimed at strengthening the economic role of its citizens living abroad, in a move designed to channel diaspora resources into national development. The policy, approved in Lomé last week, marks an updated framework for engaging Togolese communities overseas, replacing an earlier plan introduced more than a decade ago. Officials say the new approach is intended to transform diaspora contributions from scattered ind

The Iranian government has come under scrutiny after its embassy in London circulated a message urging Iranians living in the United Kingdom to register support for a controversial national campaign tied to the country’s ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The message, shared on the embassy’s official communication channels, appealed to Iranian nationals abroad to demonstrate solidarity with their homeland. It framed the initiative as a patriotic duty, encouraging participa

The government of Germany has introduced a new online visa application portal aimed at modernising and simplifying the visa request process for applicants worldwide. The platform is part of a broader digital reform of consular services. The new system allows applicants to begin their visa applications online, upload required documents, and track the progress of their submissions in real time. Authorities say this reduces the need for multiple physical visits to embassies or v