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Namibia to deport 500 Americans!
A Yoruba proverb says if Dada can’t fight, he has a brother who is a heavyweight. So it is for Africa that has been writhing in agony due to the US President Donald Trump’s MAGA plan. Under the plan, many expatriates are being deported, tariffs are being introduced, and the American president has stopped some…
Canada mission seeing increase in asylum seekers!
Photo credit: CTV News The Welcome Hall Mission is witnessing an increase in the number of asylum seekers using its services. CTV News reports that the CEO Sam Watts is worried the situation could get worse as Canada faces a potential new wave of refugee claimants from the United States. Every night, between 25 and…
Illegal migrant convicted of rape and murder!
Photo credit: Fox 5 An illegal migrant has been convicted in the US of raping and murdering Rachel Morin, a mother of five. Daily Mail reports that Victor Martinez-Hernandez was found guilty of first degree murder, first degree rape and kidnapping for the horrific August 2023 attack in Baltimore. The prosecution concluded their case in…
Govt, Judiciary urged to reconsider Afghan repatriation plan!
Photo credit: Dawn The president of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Muhammad Tadeen Khan Tarakai has urged the government and the judiciary to reconsider the decision to forcibly repatriate Afghan refugees and to play a role in finding a solution through mutual understanding and negotiations. Dawn reports that while speaking at a press conference on Monday,…
Activist expecting citizenship interview arrested!
Photo credit: Indian Express Monsen Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident in the US was arrested on Monday for leading protests against the war in Gaza as a student at Columbia University. Los Angeles Times reports that he was arrested at a Vermont immigration office where he expected to be interviewed about finalizing his American citizenship. …
Increasing number of Americans seek Canadian citizenship!
Photo credit: Bloomberg Many Americans with family ties to Canada are seeking to reclaim their Canadian citizenship. BNN Bloomberg reports that they are spurred in part by shifting political and social conditions in the US. Immigration lawyers say they’ve seen increased interest from individuals who have Canadian parents or grandparents and are now looking to…
Tanzania’s main opposition party banned from election!
Photo credit: BBC Tanzania’s main opposition party has been banned from participating in this year’s election. BBC reports that the party was banned some days after its leader was charged with treason. Director of elections at the Independent National Elections Commission, Ramadhani Kailma, said Chadema had failed to sign a code of conduct document that was…