Foreign citizens in Kwale wary of xenophobic chain reaction following President Ruto’s directive to leave Kenya
The debate has particularly attracted attention in areas such as Diani and Kombani where people from different East African countries live, work and do business alongside locals. Some foreign nationals say the directive has created uncertainty over their livelihoods, particularly those dependent on small businesses and casual labour.
Burundi foreign minister: Kenyans live peacefully in Burundi, but if this hate speech against Burundi continues things will change
Hundreds of Burundian nationals went to their embassy in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on Monday to obtain documents. Some planned to return home because they fear for their lives.
President Ramaphosa tells countrymen illegal immigration is not the cause of all South Africa’s economic woes
President Ramaphosa said many South Africans have expressed concerns about pressure on public services, unemployment, crime and competition for economic opportunities. The president cautioned against blaming migrants for all the country’s socio-economic challenges.
From frying pan into fire: Why Ethiopians would rather die in Middle East wars than grinding poverty at home
Mesel Kindeya made the crossing in 2016 via the same sea route as the boat that capsized on Sunday, travelling without papers on harrowing journeys arranged by smugglers from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia.
Supreme Court clears way for deportation to South Sudan of several immigrants with no ties the African nation
The Supreme Court majority wrote that their decision on June 23 completely halted Murphy’s ruling and also rendered his decision on the South Sudan flight “unenforceable.” The court did not fully detail its legal reasoning on the underlying case, as is common on its emergency docket.
Pakistan to Spain: Deadly journey via Africa illegal migrants travel; why smugglers are using longer, more dangerous migration routes
During the six months Iqbal and Ali were in Mauritania, smugglers moved them repeatedly, beating them to extract more money. While he managed to get some money sent from Pakistan, Iqbal did not tell his family of his dire situation.
