Uganda’s refugee-friendly policies: Uganda’s progressive approach to refugee self-reliance
Uganda is globally recognised as one of the most progressive refugee hosting nations. Uganda is home to more than 1.9 million refugees and asylum seekers (UNHCR, 2025), and its refugee policy stands out in a global context where many states maintain restrictive asylum systems. Unlike many host countries, Uganda grants refugees the right to work, move freely, and access public services, embedding self-reliance at the...
The Eastern Route: Where Despair Crosses Borders and Hope Dies Quietly
Between 2019 and 2024, the borderlands between Yemen and Saudi Arabia became a stark landscape of peril for Ethiopian migrants navigating the Eastern Route. Along this path, individuals have faced violence, exploitation, and a lack of legal protection. While multiple testimonies and reports have surfaced, international accountability has proven elusive. A 2023 report by Human Rights Watch exposes the widespread use of explosive weapons, firearms, and other forms of abuse by border guards, allegations...
Trafficking in Persons Crackdowns: Ethiopia, Kenya and Malawi
Human trafficking remains a critical issue in many nations. Security agencies in Ethiopia and Malawi have increased efforts to dismantle trafficking networks and address irregular immigration. Investigations reveal the involvement of travel agencies, officials, and brokers in these activities. Successful operations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Malawi highlight the crisis's severity and the need for ongoing measures, including stronger border security, improved intelligence-sharing, and better legal frameworks, to combat exploitation.
