President Akufo-Addo, global leadership discuss irregular migration, conflicts in Africa
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the global community should collaborate to address migration issues objectively for the benefit of humanity. “The fullest potential and benefits of human migration will remain elusive in the absence of effective international cooperation and greater solidarity,” he stated. The President noted that the combined effects of demographic trends in […]
Addressing migration challenge along Senegal’s coast line: Insights from Kafountine’s Mayor
By: Joyce Gyekye The huge coastal line of Senegal though a blessing to the economy due to its contribution to country’s gross domestic product in terms of fisheries resources, has become noted for illegal migration which has attracted global attention. In the southern community of Kafuntine, the Mayor of the town, David Diatta said the […]
Rohingya: At least 23 dead, 30 missing after boat sinks
The bodies of 23 Rohingyas who were fleeing Myanmar’s Rakhine state have been recovered after their boat sank. Thirty others are still missing, while eight people are reported to have survived the mishap. The survivors said they were trying to reach Malaysia when their boat carrying more than 50 passengers foundered and was abandoned by […]
Managing labour migration to promote Ghana’s development
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE Those who are social media savvy might have come across one trending phrase among Ghanaian netizens tagged “the dream is to stay abroad and pray for Ghana.” As the name implies, proponents of the phrase are people who do not want to stay or work in Ghana but are concerned about Ghana’s development […]
Bridging inequalities to manage rural-urban migration in Ghana; a key step
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE Mother of two Halima Abdulai, 34, came to Accra in 2015. Her decision to travel to Accra was based on the advice of her friend, Jemilatu Ibrahim, who had herself been in Accra since 2011. For Halima, circumstances necessitated she relocated from Savelugu in Ghana’s Northern Region to the national capital, Accra. While […]
