Authorities in the United States have deported nine migrants to Cameroon in a move that has drawn legal and human rights concerns. Reports indicate the individuals were removed on a special charter flight despite not being Cameroonian nationals. The deportees were reportedly restrained during the journey, with some said to have been handcuffed and blindfolded. The operation was carried out under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security. According to details emer

Kenyans living abroad sent home KSh53 billion in January 2026, equivalent to $411.3 million, marking a 3.8 per cent decline compared to the same month last year. The latest data released by the Central Bank of Kenya shows inflows dropped from $427.4 million recorded in January 2025. The regulator indicated that the monthly decrease amounted to $16.1 million year-on-year. Despite the dip, remittances continue to play a vital role in supporting households and contributing to Ke

The government of Greece has introduced legislation that would establish a distinct electoral district for citizens living outside the country and allow them to vote by post in national elections. The draft bill, submitted by the Interior Ministry to parliament, proposes a major shift in how overseas Greeks participate in the political process. If approved, citizens abroad will cast ballots in a dedicated diaspora constituency rather than being limited to the nationwide party

Sweden’s government has unveiled plans to significantly tighten its citizenship laws, introducing stricter residency, income, and conduct requirements as part of a sweeping reform of its naturalisation process. Under the proposed changes, individuals seeking Swedish citizenship would be required to reside in the country for at least eight years, an increase from the current five-year requirement. The reform also introduces a financial benchmark, mandating applicants to demons

The Malaysian government has announced plans to roll out a centralised digital platform that will allow employers to recruit foreign workers directly, effectively phasing out private recruitment agents from the process. The initiative, disclosed by the country’s Human Resources Minister, Datuk Ramakrishnan, is part of broader efforts to curb rising recruitment costs, strengthen transparency, and tackle long-standing abuses in Malaysia’s foreign labour system. For years, the r

The United States Embassy has issued an urgent advisory calling on all American citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately. The warning comes amid escalating security concerns, widespread disruptions, and increasing restrictions imposed by Iranian authorities. The embassy highlighted that heightened security measures have caused road closures, interrupted public transportation, and created persistent internet and communication outages across the country. Mobile network

The Algerian government has begun a comprehensive review of its engagement with citizens living abroad following a rare gathering of the country’s top consular officials in Algiers. The three-day meeting, held from February 2 to 4, brought together 43 heads of Algeria’s consular missions worldwide. It was convened under the authority of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and presided over by the Prime Minister, marking the first strategic assembly of its kind in more than 20 year

Morocco’s diplomatic mission in Spain has restated its commitment to prioritising the welfare and interests of Moroccans living in the country, unveiling measures aimed at improving consular services nationwide. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Moroccan Embassy in Madrid said it recently held a virtual coordination meeting with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rabat and representatives of its 12 consulates across Spain. The engagement focused on streng

US President Donald Trump indicated on Wednesday that a “softer touch” might be necessary in handling immigration enforcement, following nationwide scrutiny over recent operations in Minneapolis. The president’s comments came as his administration announced the withdrawal of 700 federal officers from the state, while affirming that broader deportation efforts would continue. The decision follows public outrage after two Minneapolis residents were fatally shot by federal agent