SIHMA Press Review for September 2025
Africa 27 August 2025 The New Humanitarian Niger arrests six Sudanese refugees in raid on Agadez camp On 21 August 2025, Nigerien authorities arrested six Sudanese refugees from the Agadez Humanitarian Centre—key organisers of year-long protests over deteriorating conditions and lack of resettlement options. Witnesses reported the use of force during the raid, which involved officials from Niger’s National Eligibility Commission for Refugee Status...
SIHMA Press Review for July 2025
International 30 July 2025 Rfi UNICEF urges France to recognise exploited children as victims, not criminals Unicef France’s recent report draws urgent attention to the plight of vulnerable minors who are criminally exploited yet treated as offenders instead of victims. Despite facing coercion through threats, addiction, and manipulation, thousands of children mostly unaccompanied boys from African and Eastern European countries are caught up in...
SIHMA Press Review for June 2025
South Africa SCA sends home affairs minister packing in ZEP appeal 06 June 2025
SIHMA Press Review for May 2025
South Africa 29 May 2025 Republic of South Africa Cabinet approves National Labour Migration Policy 2025 White Paper The National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) White Paper 2025 has been approved by the South African Cabinet to regulate the movement and employment of foreign nationals. The policy introduces employment quotas for documented...
SIHMA Press Review for December 2024 and January 2025
PRESS REVIEW - SOUTH AFRICA 01 - Undocumented foreign learners to be admitted in schools IOL, 01/25/2025 The Department of Basic Education (DBE) in South Africa...
SIHMA Press Review for November 2024
PRESS REVIEW – SOUTH AFRICA 01 - South Africa shuts border crossing with Mozambique over poll unrest Wycliffe Muia, BBC News, 11/06/2024 South Africa has closed the Lebombo border crossing with Mozambique amid violent protests following Mozambique's disputed presidential election. The unrest has resulted in torched vehicles and damaged buildings near the border. South African authorities fired rubber bullets and...