The Malawian government has announced plans to assist its citizens in South Africa following reports of violence and intimidation targeting African migrants in some communities across the country. In a statement issued by Malawi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, authorities said they are closely monitoring developments and working through diplomatic channels to support Malawians who may have been affected by the unrest. According to the ministry, of

Ireland has updated its immigration requirements for foreign students, introducing stricter guidelines for those planning to study in the country for more than 90 days. According to new directives issued by Ireland Immigration Service Delivery, all non-European Economic Area (EEA) nationals intending to pursue long-term academic programmes must secure a long-stay study visa before travelling to Ireland. Applications are expected to be submitted from the applicant’s country of

The Mozambican government has confirmed that five of its citizens were killed during a wave of anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, raising concerns over growing tensions linked to protests against undocumented migration. According to authorities in Maputo, the victims were among hundreds of Mozambicans affected by unrest that erupted in the Western Cape town of Mossel Bay over the weekend. Two additional Mozambican nationals reportedly died in a separate road accident wh

The Ghanaian government has dismissed reports circulating online that Cambodian authorities had ordered citizens of several African countries, including Ghana, to leave the country by the end of May or face legal consequences. In a statement released on Friday, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that the alleged immigration directive being shared across social media platforms did not originate from any official Cambodian institution. The ministry said it immediatel

The government of Romania has introduced a €100 million financing initiative aimed at encouraging citizens living abroad to establish and grow businesses back home, in a renewed push to tap into diaspora capital and expertise. The programme, branded “Diaspora Invests at Home,” is being rolled out by the Ministry of Finance Romania and is positioned as the country’s first structured funding mechanism exclusively targeting entrepreneurs from the Romanian diaspora. Under the sch

Zimbabweans living abroad are sending more than US$3.5 billion back home annually, according to new estimates by the African Development Bank (AfDB), highlighting the growing role of diaspora remittances in supporting the country’s economy. The figure surpasses the US$2.45 billion officially recorded by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) in 2025, reflecting the increasing financial contribution of Zimbabweans overseas to household welfare and national foreign exchange inflows

Hundreds of Indonesians living in France gathered in Paris on Tuesday to welcome Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during his official visit to the French capital. The atmosphere outside the president’s hotel was filled with excitement as members of the Indonesian diaspora, including students and long-term residents, waited eagerly for a chance to meet the Indonesian leader. Indonesian students studying in France also shared their excitement over meeting the president in

The first group of Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa has arrived safely in Ghana following renewed waves of anti-immigrant tensions that triggered emergency consular action by authorities. About 300 citizens were received at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Wednesday, where government officials assured them of immediate reintegration support and structured assistance packages designed to help them resettle and rebuild their livelihoods. Officials said

The government of Ghana has officially introduced a new electronic visa application platform as part of efforts to modernise immigration services and strengthen border security across the country. The new e-visa system was launched in Accra by President John Dramani Mahama, who described the initiative as a major milestone in Ghana’s digital transformation agenda. He said the platform is expected to improve efficiency in visa processing while making Ghana more accessible to i

The Sierra Leonean government has confirmed the arrival of a group of West African migrants deported from the United States as part of the ongoing immigration enforcement measures introduced by the administration of Donald Trump. The deportees, who arrived in Freetown on Wednesday, included nationals of Nigeria, Ghana, Guinea, and Senegal. Authorities said the group landed at the country’s international airport aboard a flight from the United States early in the day. Sierra L

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

The Government of Ghana has formally summoned Thando Dalamba, the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa, following a fresh wave of xenophobic incidents reportedly targeting foreign nationals. Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, raised alarm over what he described as increasing harassment and intimidation of migrants, including Ghanaians, in parts of South Africa. The concerns were fueled by widely circulated online videos showing confrontations i