Kakuma Refugee Camp: A Case Study in Integration Amid Global Humanitarian Retrenchment
Kakuma Refugee Camp, located in Turkana County, Kenya, has undergone a notable transformation since its establishment over two decades ago. Originally conceived as a temporary shelter, the camp now hosts more than 150,000 refugees, primarily from South Sudan and Somalia (Theresa Beltramo and Utz Pape, 2021). Over time, Kakuma has evolved into a semi-urban settlement characterised by a robust informal economy. According...
Xenophobic Vigilantism and the Struggle for Migrant Rights in South Africa
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has urged South Africa’s high courts to uphold international law in protecting migrants and refugees from discrimination and xenophobic violence, as vigilante groups like Operation Dudula continue to escalate tensions (ICJ, 2025). The group, whose name translates to "force out" in Zulu, claims to combat crime, unemployment, and strained public services allegedly caused by undocumented migrants. However, its actions ranging from...
Key Performance Indicator Framework Research Workshop in Uganda: A Collaborative Approach to Refugee Integration
The Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Framework Research Workshop, held from 15th to 16th July 2025 at the ARUA Centre in Kampala, Uganda, brought together stakeholders to discuss refugee integration through research, collaboration, and practical solutions. The workshop aimed to share experiences, present research findings, gather stakeholder feedback, and develop actionable recommendations for implementing a robust KPI framework. Day 1: Setting the Stage for Refugee Integration
SIHMA Press Review for July 2025
International 30 July 2025 Rfi UNICEF urges France to recognise exploited children as victims, not criminals Unicef France’s recent report draws urgent attention to the plight of vulnerable minors who are criminally exploited yet treated as offenders instead of victims. Despite facing coercion through threats, addiction, and manipulation, thousands of children mostly unaccompanied boys from African and Eastern European countries are caught up in...
Rooted in Exile: Preserving Culture in African Refugee Communities
Culture and tradition have long stood as pillars of African society, shaping the identities, behaviours, and worldviews of individuals and communities alike. For African children and adults, these elements are not merely ceremonial, they inform social structures, define spiritual beliefs, transmit knowledge, and offer meaningful frameworks for addressing governance and environmental issues. Among displaced populations, however, these foundational elements often face erosion. Refugee camps and communities present a particular challenge to maintaining cultural integrity, Gregory Scarborough the author...
The Reality of International Aid Funding Cuts
The largest number of forcibly displaced people in recorded history is occurring today with various crises around the globe causing 139.3 million people to flee from violence, natural disasters, or instability (UNHCR, 2025). Further, the largest internally displaced crisis in history is happening in Sudan, with 13.7 million people being internally displaced at the end...
