The Perfect Storm: Why Central and Western Africa Are Experiencing Record Displacement
Categories:
Children On The Move
climate change
Conflict and War
Forced Migration
Gender and migration
human rights
Internally displaced persons
Migration and Refugees
Migration in Africa
Public Awareness & Prevention
Reform
Refugee Resettlement
UNHCR
“We are seeing that, overall, more and more people are on the move.” Luis de Freitas, leader of the regional data hub in Dakar for the IOM
Trafficking in Persons Crackdowns: Ethiopia, Kenya and Malawi
Categories:
Public Awareness & Prevention
Cross-Border Collaboration
Victim Exploitation & Consequences
Legal & Policy Frameworks
Government & Institutional Corruption
Human Trafficking in Malawi
Human Trafficking in Kenya
Human Trafficking in Ethiopia
Security Measures & Law Enforcement
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.
