Keywords: Migration


Marco Rubio in Rome and the Vatican to initiate a “Thaw” in relations

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Rome and the Vatican this week in what observers describe as an attempt to ease diplomatic tensions between Washington and the Holy See. According to an Italian government source, Rubio’s visit will include meetings with senior Vatican officials,......

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......

Navigating legal pathways for Moroccan families moving to Spain in 2026

Morocco and Spain share a deep connection, with nearly 900,000 Moroccan nationals now legally registered in Spanish municipalities. When accounting for second-generation residents who hold Spanish nationality, the total population of Moroccan origin exceeds 1.2 million, positioning it as the largest......

Taliban authorities say Afghans in Qatar can return with confidence

Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have stated that Afghan nationals currently stranded in Qatar can safely return home, seeking to reassure those who fled the country following the political upheaval of 2021. According to official statements, individuals who left Afghanistan out of fear of reprisals......

Almeria port strengthens maritime links with Morocco for marhaba 2026 operation

The port of Almería has announced a strengthening of its maritime connections with Morocco ahead of the upcoming Marhaba 2026 operation, the annual summer transit campaign for Moroccans living abroad. Authorities confirmed that services on the Almería–Nador ferry route will be reinforced......

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......

Gartner warns most ai driven mainframe migrations will fail

Gartner has warned that a large majority of enterprises relying on generative AI to migrate away from mainframe systems are likely to fail. In a recent report, the firm estimates that more than 70 percent of such projects launched in 2026 will not meet their objectives, citing an overestimation of what......

Tunisia faces controversy after MP’s remarks on rape and migrant women

A political controversy has erupted in Tunisia following remarks made by a member of parliament regarding rape and migrant women from sub-Saharan Africa. The debate intensified after Tarak Mahdi, an elected representative from the coastal city of Sfax, made comments during a parliamentary session addressing......

Spain launches major regularization plan for undocumented migrants

Spain has announced a large-scale plan to regularize undocumented migrants, a move that could benefit nearly half a million people living in irregular situations across the country. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed that the government will approve a royal decree to initiate what he described......