insert_link Lifestyle Emigration: The hidden catalyst behind the rise of the radical right in Europe’s depopulating regions Smaller towns and villages in Sweden have suffered economically as a result of out-migration. Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP via Getty Images By Rafaela Dancygier, Princeton University and David Laitin, Stanford University Earlier this spring, the European Parliament voted to overhaul its immigration policy to more evenly distribute responsibility among member states for managing the arrival of migrants and asylum-seekers. Lurking in the details of the agreement, however, are provisions […] todayJune 7, 2024 7
insert_link World Biden Enacts Restrictive Immigration Policy U.S President Joseph Biden has signed his most restrictive immigration policy yet, halting asylum requests at the southern border if crossings exceed a daily average of 2,500 people over a week. Exceptions include unaccompanied children and humanitarian cases. This move aims to demonstrate Biden's toughness on illegal immigration as Donald Trump focuses on mass deportations in his campaign, framing immigration as a central issue. From Washington, Benji Hyer […] todayJune 5, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa South Africa clarifies immigration regulation South Africa's Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has moved to clarify a misunderstanding on the gazetted regulations recommendations on the Critical Skills and General Work Visas. This comes after some media reports stated that the department had done away with the Critical Skills Visa in favour of a point-based system. The South African Government news agency says that while briefing the media on the Second Amendment of the Immigration […] todayApril 10, 2024 8
insert_link World Biden defends immigration policy during State of the Union, blaming Republicans in Congress for refusing to act President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address on March 7, 2024. Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images Jean Lantz Reisz, University of Southern California President Joe Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address on March 7, 2024, casting a wide net on a range of major themes -– the economy, abortion rights, threats to democracy, the wars in Gaza and Ukraine -– that are preoccupying many Americans heading […] todayMarch 8, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa South Africa needs to manage migrants better. That requires cleaning up the Department of Home Affairs By Alan Hirsch, University of Cape Town Legal grievances against the South African Department of Home Affairs, including contempt of court cases, are depressingly common. Too frequently the minister has to apologise to a court, or to ask for more time, on behalf of the department. Most of the court cases involve the operations of the department regarding visas and permits for foreign visitors, immigrants and prospective refugees. […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 11
insert_link World United Kingdom and Rwanda asylum Bill sparks political tensions As UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces scrutiny and Tory revolt over the Rwanda asylum seekers Bill, Sir Keir Starmer says Sunak was originally against the Rwanda plan. todayJanuary 11, 2024 7
insert_link World United Kingdom implements family ban for foreign workers The United Kingdom has introduced a new five-point plan to reduce immigration is seeing tougher visa rules including a ban on foreign workers taking their families to the country. James Cleverly, the UK’s Secretary of State for the Home Department explains the country’s position. todayDecember 6, 2023 11
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
