The Kenyan government has begun urgent diplomatic coordination to safeguard its citizens living across the Middle East following the rapid escalation of conflict in the region. Officials from the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs held a high-level hybrid meeting in Nairobi with Kenya’s ambassadors stationed in Middle Eastern countries. The session brought together senior government officials and diplomatic representatives to review developments and discuss measures aim

Russia has evacuated more than 100 women and children from its embassy in Tehran as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. The evacuation took place between March 3 and March 4, according to officials from the Russian diplomatic mission in Iran. In a statement shared on social media, the embassy confirmed that families of diplomatic staff were transported out of the country and returned safely to Russia. Russian authorities said the decision was taken as a precauti

Iran’s military has carried out missile strikes targeting Kurdish opposition groups operating in northern Iraq, according to reports from Iranian state media. Military authorities in Tehran said three missiles were launched at facilities believed to be used by Kurdish groups opposed to the Iranian government. The strikes reportedly hit headquarters linked to organisations described by Iranian officials as separatist movements. Footage released by Iranian state broadcaster Pre

President Volodymyr Zelensky has conferred state honours on prominent figures within the global Ukrainian community in recognition of their efforts to strengthen international backing for Ukraine and defend its sovereignty. According to information released by the World Congress of Ukrainians, the awards acknowledge sustained contributions to interstate cooperation, advocacy for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, and extensive humanitarian and charitable initiatives. The recogn

Greece will introduce postal voting for citizens living abroad from the next national election after Parliament approved key provisions of a new electoral reform bill. However, lawmakers stopped short of creating a separate parliamentary constituency for the Diaspora, as the proposal failed to secure the constitutionally required supermajority. During a roll-call vote involving 296 MPs, articles enabling overseas voters registered on Greece’s electoral rolls to cast ballots b

Two dual British-Chinese nationals have gone on trial in London accused of conducting covert surveillance on members of the Hong Kong diaspora community in the United Kingdom on behalf of Chinese authorities. Prosecutors at the Central Criminal Court allege that 65-year-old Bill Yuen, a former senior officer in the Hong Kong police force, and 38-year-old Peter Wai, a UK Border Force official, operated as undeclared agents for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and, b

Exiled Iranian figurehead Reza Pahlavi  has called on Iranians living abroad to deepen their political engagement and sustain international pressure on Iran’s ruling authorities. In a message shared on X, the crown prince commended diaspora communities for helping shift global opinion through recent coordinated demonstrations. He cited the “Global Day of Action,” which drew significant turnouts in cities across North America and Europe, as evidence of growing international aw

The United Kingdom has implemented sweeping changes to its asylum system, ushering in a new framework that makes refugee protection time-bound and subject to periodic reassessment. The reforms, which took effect on Monday, mark one of the most significant shifts in British asylum policy in recent years. Under the new rules, adults granted refugee status, along with their dependent children, will receive protection for an initial period of 30 months. At the end of that term,

Iran has issued a stern warning following coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel, describing the fallout as potentially far-reaching and destabilising. Tehran says responsibility for the consequences rests entirely with those who carried out the attacks. In a formal communication to Antonio Guterres and the United Nations Security Council, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, condemned the strikes on Tehran and other cities. The attacks reporte

The Kenyan government has issued a security advisory for its citizens living in or planning to travel to the Middle East, following escalating regional tensions. Authorities are urging heightened vigilance and careful monitoring of developments Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu emphasized that the situation in the region is fluid and could change rapidly. She called on Kenyan nationals to avoid non-essential travel and to stay away from areas where security

The United Arab Emirates has announced emergency support for more than 20,000 international visitors unable to leave the country due to escalating tensions linked to the Iran crisis and the resulting airspace disruptions across parts of the Middle East. In a formal notice dated February 28, 2026, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi directed hotel operators in Abu Dhabi to allow affected guests to remain in their rooms beyond scheduled checkout dates at no immedi

The government of Ghana has put an emergency preparedness plan into action to assist its citizens in the Middle East following heightened regional tensions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said assessments are ongoing to determine the scale of evacuation needed. Officials confirmed that several staff members of the Ghanaian Embassy in Tehran have already been evacuated, while essential personnel remain in place to coordinate assistance for nationals still in the country. Ghan

Iranian communities abroad are reacting with a complex mix of relief, fear and uncertainty following coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes on targets inside Iran. From Manchester in the United Kingdom to major cities across the United States, members of the diaspora have taken to the streets and social media to voice support for political change while expressing deep concern for relatives still inside the country. In Manchester, about 1,000 British Iranians gathered in a show of s

The Kenyan government has launched an integrated digital platform aimed at improving service delivery for citizens living abroad. The new Diaspora Integrated Information Management System (DIIMS) has been onboarded onto the eCitizen portal, centralising key services under one online platform. In a notice issued on February 24 by the Consulate General of Kenya in Dubai, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs confirmed that core diaspora services are now accessible digitally

New Zealand will implement revised employment rules for holders of open work visas starting April 20, 2026. The move aims to provide migrants with clearer guidance on allowable work and to strengthen adherence to the country’s labour and business regulations. Under the new framework, open work visas will be grouped into two categories. The first allows holders to work in any lawful capacity, including employment, self-employment, or business ownership. This applies to post-st

The French government has restricted U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner from meeting with officials after he failed to appear at a summons from the Foreign Affairs Ministry. The summons followed public comments by Kushner regarding the recent death of French far-right activist Quentin Deranque, which French authorities said risked influencing domestic debate. This marks the second instance in which Kushner ignored an official request; in August 2025, he missed a similar summons

Members of the Iranian diaspora in Australia are reporting increasing threats and harassment while speaking out for political reform in Iran. Borna Kazerani, a long-time activist who fled Iran nearly 20 years ago after enduring imprisonment, abuse, and sexual assault, says the messages he receives from regime supporters and exiled factions make him fear for his safety even abroad. Kazerani recounts being exposed to graphic videos and reports from Iran, including the deaths of

The Government of India has deported no fewer than 2,356 Nigerians between 2019 and 2024, with official figures showing a sharp rise in removals over the last two years. Data released by India’s Ministry of Home Affairs indicate that deportations of Nigerian nationals climbed significantly during the 2023–2024 fiscal year. Within that period alone, 1,470 Nigerians were removed — nearly four times the 339 recorded in 2021. From April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, Nigerians accou

The governments of the United States and Canada have issued travel alerts for parts of Mexico following a surge in violence triggered by the killing of a prominent cartel leader. The United States Department of State advised American citizens in affected regions to remain indoors due to widespread security operations, roadblocks, and reported criminal activity. Authorities warned that the unrest has disrupted transportation networks in several cities. Air travel has been sign

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Africa, Prof. Jude Osakwe, has revealed how a 12-year-old Nigerian girl was rescued from human traffickers in Cote d’Ivoire following a coordinated intervention involving diaspora and Nigerian authorities. Osakwe disclosed that the child was lured out of Nigeria under false promises of employment abroad. According to him, the girl’s parents, who reside in Warri, Delta State, were told she would travel to Canada to work in