Over 200 people rescued from slavery and prostitution in Interpol operation in Niger
Authorities in Niger rescued 232 victims of sex trafficking and forced labor. Among the victims were girls as young as 10.
Ghana
Pregnant without papers: 'It's hell'
Mary is Ghanaian and several months pregnant. She lives in Hamburg, but she has no residence permit or health insurance – which could pose a risk to her and her baby. Many migrants without documents don’t seek important medical treatment because they are scared of being deported.
Sunken migrant vessel displayed at Venice Biennale
A central theme at this year's Art Biennale in Venice, Italy, is migration - despite the increased clamp-down on migration by the Italian government. Several countries chose to display works related to migration at the biannual event, chief among them Switzerland.
'Finally back home': Returning to Ghana
More than 1,000 Ghanaians have been assisted to return home under a program run by the UN migration agency IOM since 2017. The IOM says it offers people the chance to go home 'with dignity', as well as helping them to reintegrate.
IOM resumes voluntary return flights from Libya
The International Organisation for Migration has announced that it has resumed voluntary return flights from Libya for migrants to their countries of origin.
African migrant numbers rise, but not all are considered refugees
As the German Chancellor Angela Merkel continues her three-nation African visit, migration remains high on her agenda. Across the continent, millions of people flee their homes because of war or persecution. Others from countries like Nigeria - the last stop on Merkel's tour, leave because they want a better life for themselves and their families. Once in Europe, some will be granted protection, but others won't be so lucky.
Germany claims success with program to support migrant returnees
A German government program aims to help migrants who choose to leave Germany voluntarily to find jobs and prospects in their home countries. But critics say the results of the program are little more than lip service.
IOM says 706 Ghanaians repatriated voluntarily from Libya
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that a reported 706 Ghanaian migrants have been repatriated from Libya since June last year as part of a program on voluntary assisted repatriations in cooperation with the European Union.
Today's news
In Ghana, a new advisory center for returning migrants opens. Container homes for migrants on Lesbos finally arrive after locals had blocked the delivery since Monday. InfoMigrants visited the German town of Siegburg and talked to volunteers and officials about the changing mood two years after the refugee crisis. This and more in today's roundup.
German-backed center to help Ghanaians find their feet at home
A migrants advisory center has opened in Accra aimed at helping Ghanaians to find jobs and opportunities at home, instead of attempting the often treacherous journey to Europe.
The Migration Dilemma: 'We were treated like animals'
Thousands of African migrants trying to get to Europe end up trapped in Libya. Often they endure abuse, and some are even sold into slavery. DW's Migration Dilemma series looks at why people risk the journey.
Smartphone app 'Crises' offers information on humanitarian disasters
ReliefWeb's 'crises' app is a handy tool that users can download onto their smartphones. The app offers data on conflict zones and overviews of humanitarian disasters.