The numbers of deaths while migrating from Africa to Europe continue to increase.
In South Africa, plans were announced to deport undocumented residents, targeting Zimbabweans. While in more positive news, Zimbabweans living in South Africa can now re-new their permits online. The South African Human Rights Commission says that rights to health are being violated for people in immigration detention.
The Regional Mixed Migration Secretariat analyses the situation for Somali refugees.
Powerful stories: A migrant worker from Ethiopia, the plight of those who are stateless in Africa
Malawi plans ‘Immigration Services Commission‘ to respond to irregular migration in an attempt to speed up recruitment of officials.