Keywords: Migrants


France to try 14 people over deadly 2021 channel migrant shipwreck

Fourteen people will stand trial in France over their alleged involvement in the deadly 2021 Channel migrant shipwreck that killed 31 people, according to information confirmed by the National Anti-Organized Crime Prosecutor’s Office. The defendants are suspected of being linked to human smuggling......

African migrants with deep roots in South Africa face growing xenophobic violence

In recent weeks, a wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa has forced many African migrants to abandon their homes and businesses, despite having spent most of their lives in the country. Among those affected is Princess Adjei, a 33-year-old business owner in Durban. Born in Ghana but raised in......

Pope Leo attracts huge crowds during landmark visit to Spain

Thousands of faithful and visitors filled the streets of Madrid as Pope Leo XIV participated in one of the largest public events of his visit to Spain. The gathering demonstrated the continuing influence of the Catholic Church and the strong public interest surrounding the pontiff’s first official......

More than 1,000 Nigerians seek voluntary return from South Africa amid rising tensions

More than one thousand Nigerian nationals have expressed their desire to return home from South Africa following a recent surge in anti-immigrant incidents that have heightened concerns among foreign communities across the country. According to Nigerian authorities, the number of citizens requesting......

Pope Leo visits Spain to show solidarity with migrants

Pope Leo XIV is set to begin a significant week-long visit to Spain, marking his first trip to a European Union country outside Italy since becoming pontiff. The visit, scheduled from June 6 to June 12, is expected to draw large crowds and highlight some of the most pressing humanitarian challenges facing......

Five Mozambicans killed in Xenophobic violence in South Africa, says Maputo

The Mozambican government has announced that five of its citizens were killed during a wave of xenophobic violence that erupted over the weekend in South Africa. The incidents occurred in the coastal city of Mossel Bay, located in the Western Cape Province, where anti-migrant tensions reportedly escalated......

Spain approves extradition to Morocco of convicted migrant smuggler

The judicial authorities in Spain have approved the extradition of a Moroccan national to Morocco in connection with allegations of involvement in irregular migration networks, despite his previous conviction for similar offenses in Spain. The decision was issued by the country’s high criminal......

South Africa pledges crackdown on xenophobic attacks after Ghana raises concerns

South Africa has pledged to take firm action against xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals following diplomatic concerns raised by Ghana over recent incidents. The response comes after Ghanaian authorities expressed alarm over videos circulating on social media showing alleged attacks against......

Around 7,900 migrants dead or missing on migration routes in 2025

Nearly 7,900 migrants died or went missing on migration routes worldwide in 2025, according to data released by the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM). Although this figure is lower than the record of 9,200 deaths reported in 2024, it remains alarmingly high. The agency......