Migrant population within Africa doubled in 10 years
The number of migrants who had moved from one African country to another nearly doubled between 2008 and 2017 – from 13.3 million to 25.4 million people, according to a new report.
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French priest to receive peace award for helping migrants in Morocco
The Aachen Peace Prize 2020 is being awarded to Père Antoine Exelmans, a priest who has dedicated his life to helping migrants and refugees in Morocco. The German award is given each year to women, men or groups who fight against injustice and for peace.
Millions of Eastern African refugees risk starvation, WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched an alarm on the situation of Eastern African refugees. The UN body says millions of people face serious famine and malnutrition due to the socioeconomic consequences of the coronavirus.
UNHCR launches program to feed migrants in Libya
The UNHCR announced a joint initiative with the World Food Programme (WFP) to save up to 10,000 refugees and migrants stuck in Libya from malnourishment and starvation. The program comes amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus no deterrent for African migrants dreaming of reaching Europe
Many African migrants remain undeterred in their endeavor to reach Europe despite the global pandemic situation due to the novel coronavirus and increased security measures. In Niger, it’s business-as-usual for migrants.
Fatal journeys: The realities behind travel as a stowaway passenger
One of the less common but most dangerous routes taken for the purposes of irregular migration is as a stowaway passenger on an aircraft. However, these journeys typically tend to result in one-way tickets to only one destination: death.
NRC calls on Africa to strengthen support for displaced
The Norwegian Refugee Council is calling on countries of the African Union to fully enact the Kampala Convention to provide protection and assistance to internally displaced persons, following the African Union summit.