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Sweden’s tough asylum system draws Europe’s attention
Photo credit: Yahoo Sweden has transformed its asylum system into a tightly managed return process, combining dedicated centres, faster removals, and cash incentives as European governments seek ways to reduce migration. Newsmax reports that the Swedish Migration Agency, the government body that decides asylum and residence cases, says it assigns rejected asylum applicants whose expulsion decisions have…
Six killed, 129 missing after ferry capsizes off Indonesia’s Java Island
Photo credit: Korea Times Rescuers in Indonesia said at least six people were killed and 129 others were missing after a ferry capsized in rough seas on Sunday, with one survivor recounting scenes of panic as passengers scrambled for life jackets. Manilla Standard reports that the Virgo Transport 8 – which authorities said carried 213…
Benin to turn its cotton crop into clothes at home
Photo credit: AP News The “Made in Benin” tags on Fatoumata Dosso’s fabrics represent an ambition much bigger than her fashion business: keeping more of the value of Africa’s largest cotton producer at home. The Associated Press reports that the founder of DAF Collection said that the tag means her country is trying to take full advantage…
Portsmouth experiences second weekend of anti-immigration protests
Photo credit: The Guardian Two men and a teenage boy have arrested in Portsmouth at a far-right protest against immigration. The Guardian reports that far-right activists gathered in Portsmouth for the second weekend after a small boat with 140 people seeking asylum was intercepted last Sunday heading towards the city. They were greeted by counter-protesters as police…
Spain faces anger over whether migrant crisis was a Moroccan attack
Has Morocco attacked Spain, using masses of migrants as weapons? The Spanish government is downplaying the idea that this summer’s migrant crisis was a Moroccan plot – but it would not have been the first time, and angry crowds are demanding action. Sweden Herald reports that one day in late July, nearly 80,000 people showed…
Uber leaves two key African markets – and their drivers in despair
Photo credit: DW A week ago, Uber unexpectedly announced its departure from the Nigerian market after spending more than a decade building up its market in Africa’s most populous country. The ride-hailing platform also said it would be winding up its operations in Uganda – also with immediate effect. DW Canada reports that with the…
Our grief has not faded, Carney says on 25th anniversary of 9/11
Canada will never forget those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2011, terrorist attacks, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday as the world marked the 25th anniversary of that devastating day. Global News reports Carney saying: “The truest tribute is to serve – to look after the stranger amongst us simply because help is…