Migrations
Interview: Ashraf El Nour, Director, IOM New York, Migration can be a catalyst for economic growth
Migration is at the heart of every discussion on sustainable development in Africa today. Experts paint a more complex picture than the too-common images of young African migrants crossing the Mediterranean. Who in Africa is migrating how and where to? Africa Renewal’s Zipporah Musau sat down with Ashraf El Nour the Director of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Office to the UN in New York to find out more. Here are some excerpts.
A life on the move: From the ravages of war to culture shock in Europe
Lucia Kula was only eight when war came to her doorstep and upended her life. A civil war had raged for years in her birthplace of Angola and her father was held political prisoner. To save her two daughters Lucia’s mother picked up the family and fled for safer ground.
Towards a safe and orderly migration: A global migration compact may help combat the myth that migrants are liabilities
In August 2018 French President Emmanuel Macron German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister Theresa May visited countries in Africa sparking hope of increased foreign direct investments (FDI) in the continent.
Uganda stands out in refugees hospitality: The country hosts the largest number of refugees in Africa — more than a million
As thousands of desperate men women and children flee conflicts and natural disasters in search of a place of refuge some countries are debating whether to accept or reject asylum seekers. But Uganda has opened its doors to refugees in record numbers.
Interview: Edward Kallon, UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Nigeria needs free, fair and credible elections
Edward Kallon is the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria a country that recently exited a painful economic recession. At the same time insecurity stemming from the continuing terrorist activities of Boko Haram insurgents has not abated. Under these conditions some 80 million Nigerians will go to the polls in February 2019 to elect a president the governors of 29 of Nigeria’s 36 states and all federal and state legislators. On these and other pertinent issues Africa Renewal’s Kingsley Ighobor interviewed Mr. Kallon. These are excerpts.
Crisis worsens in Cameroon: People flee as the UN calls for national reconciliation and durable solution
What started as a struggle for equality and justice by citizens of southern Cameroon has spiraled into a fullblown crisis. Rebel groups seeking an end to what they consider domination of the anglophone south by the francophone north have taken up weapons against the government’s security forces causing hundreds to die while tens of thousands are forced from their homes.
A double challenge for the disabled: Stigma prevents many people with disabilities from entering the workforce
At five years of age Kenneth Habaalu a Zambian was paralysed by polio a viral disease that attacks the nerves. Mr. Habaalu’s paralysis appeared to cut short any hopes of getting an education and finding a job later in life. But thanks to his brother who paid his tuition he acquired a diploma in management.
Blue economy can be a lifeline for Africa: Sustainable exploitation of the oceans, lakes, rivers will increase countries’ earnings
By efficient management the sustainable exploitation of resources in oceans seas lakes and rivers— also known as the blue economy— could contribute up to $1.5 trillion to the global economy according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development an intergovernmental organization comprising of 36 countries.