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A social media user has detailed a distressing incident from 2014 where he claims a pregnant Ugandan woman died in a South African hospital. He alleges that xenophobia played a role in the woman not receiving timely medical attention, leading him to advise other Africans to leave the country.
Starting April 30, 2026, Canada will increase application fees for permanent residency across major immigration programs due to inflation and rising operational costs.
The US Senate has enacted a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, notably excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and specific segments of Customs and Border Protection. The measure now awaits approval from the House of Representatives to allow full governmental operations to recommence.
The Swedish government is set to enforce new immigration regulations mandating that migrants prove they are leading an 'honest living' to retain their residence permits. This move is part of a broader initiative by the right-wing government to tighten immigration ahead of elections.
The US Senate has sanctioned Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, taking over from Kristi Noem as scrutiny increases regarding Trump's immigration policies. The confirmation followed a narrow vote amid rising tensions over enforcement strategies.
A South African immigration official in Abuja is under investigation for allegedly facilitating a fraudulent five-year visa for her Nigerian boyfriend, Musa Abdulmuminj Ahmed. The Special Investigating Unit has intervened to address the accusations of corruption.
On March 18, Britain and Rwanda clashed at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, where Rwanda seeks over £100 million in unpaid funds following the collapse of a controversial migrant deportation deal initiated by the UK.
In a significant anti-fraud operation in Accra, the Ghana Immigration Service apprehended 93 Nigerian nationals and rescued 73 individuals subjected to torture by a sophisticated internet fraud group operating from a residential estate.
The UK government has enacted an emergency suspension on visas for citizens of four countries, citing exploitation of the asylum system. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood labeled this move an unprecedented response to growing misuse of legal migration pathways.
Ahmad Labbo, the Director General of the Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board, has called on the State Comptroller of Immigration to facilitate an efficient screening process for pilgrims traveling to the 2026 Hajj. The appeal was made during a meeting focused on improving logistics and security ahead of the journey.
Spain's initiative to grant legal status to over 500,000 undocumented migrants is causing a surge in applications, overwhelming immigration offices amidst staff shortages and lack of clear guidelines.
The Canadian government has announced updated immigration priorities for permanent residents under the Express Entry system for 2026, focusing on specific job classifications. New criteria will require at least one year of work experience in prioritized sectors including research, transport, and military roles.
The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a stern warning regarding visa fraud, indicating that such actions will lead to more rigorous screenings of Nigerian applicants. The mission emphasized that attempts at manipulation undermine the visa system for everyone.
The United Kingdom is set to end the issuance of physical visa stickers for Nigerians, switching to a mandatory eVisa system beginning February 25, 2026. This change is part of a significant overhaul of the UK's immigration protocols.
Over 300 demonstrators gathered outside the Department of Justice in Dublin to oppose the deportation of a Nigerian family back to South Africa, following a rejected asylum request.
