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Thousands flee DRC!
Photo credit: Aljazeera Rebels of the M23 movement say they have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s east. BBC reports that residents shared videos of M23 rebels patrolling Goma’s main streets following a lightning advance against the Congolese army on Sunday that saw tens of thousands of people fleeing neighbouring towns….
US-based Africans panic over mass deportation threat!
Photo credit: VOX Africans in the United States may be the next target for deportation by the American government. Sunday Punch reports that Africans staying illegally in the US are gripped by fear following President Donald Trump’s declaration of war against illegal immigration. On his inauguration, Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at…
Six migrants found crossing border on foot in freezing temperatures!
Photo credit: Toronto Star The RCMP in Manitoba has said six people from multiple countries were caught last week trying to illegally cross into Canada from the United States. CTV News reports the police as saying the group was spotted from the air crossing the border on foot near Emerson on January 14. Officers said some were…
Bangladeshi immigrants rush to India!
Photo credit: Times of India There is a surge of Bangladeshi immigrants into India. Hindustan Times reports their movement coincides with heavy rain and dense fog. This makes illegal border crossings easier. It’s a migration fueled by desperation caused by the lack of jobs in Bangladesh. The numbers recently increased due to political instability. Desperation…
Democratic states give more support to immigrants!
Photo credit: AP News As President Donald Trump tightens the nation’s immigration policies, lawmakers in Democratic-led states are proposing new measures that could erect legal obstacles for federal immigration officials and help immigrants lacking legal status avoid deportation. DailyMail.com reports that the resistance efforts in California, New York and other states are a counterpoint to…
Hamas to release 4 female hostages Saturday!
Photo credit: Fox News Hamas on Friday afternoon published the names of four female hostages who it would release on Saturday after 477 days in captivity. The Times of Israel reports that although the list did not conform with the terms of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, Israel hours later decided to proceed with the deal….
Ontario election starts on Wednesday!
Photo credit: Toronto Star Ontario Premier Doug Ford has confirmed he’s calling an early election that will begin on Wednesday. The Trillium reports that Ford currently holds a strong majority in the legislature. Although the next scheduled vote is not until June 2026, the premier said he needs a strong mandate to fight against US…