At least 16 killed as two refugee boats sink off Türkiye and Greece – Two boats carrying refugees sank in the narrow stretch of sea between Türkiye and the Greek island of Lesbos, leaving at least 16 people dead, according to officials from both countries.
The EPP takes firmer line on migration in policy pitch – The largest group in the European Parliament has adopted a new position paper, endorsing suspension of the right to asylum and questioning family reunification. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/07/the-epp-takes-firmer-line-on-migration-in-policy-pitch
Libya expels aid groups accused of 'African' population plot
Tunisian authorities have reportedly dismantled improvised camps housing around 7,000 sub-Saharan African migrants. They have furthermore begun to forcibly deport some of them, according to media reports. Tunisian police, carrying batons, moved through an area with olive trees. Migrants ran away as their tents were set on fire.
Thousands of newly obtained documents show that Clearview AI’s founders always intended to target immigrants and the political left. Now their digital dragnet is in the hands of the Trump administration.
Third World Quarterly (TWQ) is delighted to offer a prize in honour of Kassahun Checole for the best and most innovative article published in the Journal by an Early Career Researcher in the field of African Studies. They encourage both African writers and all those writing on African topics.
Because they couldn't deport one person, the US is revoking the visas of all South Sudanese passport-holders and will stop any more of its citizens entering the country.
Sudanese civilians in North Darfur are starving as they fear an RSF invasion. Many are calling on the army for help. #AllEyesOnSudan
Sweden's government wants to push ahead with a bill designed to toughen requirements for migrants. Rights groups have criticized the bill, saying it could lead to migrants being "punished for expressing opinions that remain entirely legal for citizens."
Germany is trying to recruit workers from abroad amid a skilled labor shortage. But what are the criteria for foreign workers to get a visa? And how does the process of moving to Germany for a job work? This video explains ten things you need to know👇