Anti-immigrant protests and violence escalate in South Africa
Anti-migrant marches have spread across several cities in South Africa in recent weeks, with some turning violent against African migrants amid rising economic tensions.
Kast’s ultra-conservative political blitzkrieg: migrants criminalized, protections repealed, prices soar
In less than three weeks in office, Kast has moved to criminalize migration, raise fuel prices, repeal environmental decrees, and halt the construction of memorial sites commemorating the dictatorship’s atrocities.
Mali retaliates against US imposition of steep visa fees with reciprocal fees for US nationals
Mali has distinguished itself as the only one to retaliate, while the governments of the rest of the seven African countries, whose nationals face USD 5,000-15,000 visa bond requirement, seek to placate Trump.
Burkina Faso is a place of dignity, not expulsion: foreign minister snubs Trump’s deportation deal
In response to Burkina Faso’s rejection of a deportation deal, the US Embassy has “temporarily paused all routine visa services”, which the foreign minister terms as an attempt to “blackmail”.
Abahlali baseMjondolo protests xenophobia and defends legal aid group after far-right threats
Abahlali baseMjondolo led a demonstration on July 17, 2025, to defend the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) from intimidation by the anti-migrant group Operation Dudula and stand against its xenophobic agenda.
Sheinbaum addresses misleading White House statement and offers support to Mexicans in LA
Following comments from the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem that misconstrued Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s comments on the demonstrations against ICE in Los Angeles, Sheinbaum has clarified her position.
Wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US to face Trump admin indictment
Trump’s Department of Justice accuses Abrego Garcia “of conspiracy to unlawfully transport illegal aliens for financial gain” and “unlawful transportation of illegal aliens for financial gain”
Maduro government pledges to defend Venezuelans following Trump’s travel ban
Immigration advocacy groups in the United States swiftly condemned the restrictions, calling them politically motivated and harmful to immigrant communities.
More restrictions for immigrants: Milei’s government draws inspiration from US immigration reform
The executive branch published Decree 366/2025, which establishes a series of changes for migrants wishing to enter Argentina. It calls for more restrictions and fewer rights in health and education.
US official visits mega-prison in El Salvador, repeats accusation that deported migrants are “criminals”, “terrorists”
US Secretary of Homeland Security tours CECOT mega-prison, and signs a new security cooperation agreement between San Salvador and Washington.
Venezuela repatriates 177 people who were held at the Guantánamo Naval Base
Venezuela and the US broke diplomatic relations in 2019, which makes repatriation efforts much more complex than they appear at first glance.
Labour turns to the right while chasing Reform
With far-right Reform UK polling neck and neck with Britain’s largest parties, Keir Starmer’s Labour responds by shifting further to the right
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
