Voice for African Migrants

21/10/2025

IOM mourns loss of lives in two shipwrecks off Lampedusa

The International Organisation for Migration, IOM, is mourning the loss of lives in two shipwrecks off Lampedusa...

21/10/2025

A farewell letter written by a Sudanese migrant before drowning in the Mediterranean Sea

A Farewell Letter Written by a Sudanese Migrant Before Drowning in the Mediterranean Sea While Heading to European Union Countries... A letter found in the pocket of one of the Sudanese Migrant whose bodies were recovered after their boat...

21/10/2025

Lampedusa, 12 years after the October 3 shipwreck (2013-2025)

Today, twelve years after the horrible shipwreck off the coast of Lampedusa, we publish a text written by Father Mussie Zerai, one of the key inspirations behind the Alarm Phone project. Back then, in 2013, when we wondered whether and how to launch our activist hotline, we asked Father Zerai for ad...

13/10/2025

This is absurd and cruel. We totally condemn it.

13/10/2025

ECC Nigeria, PCMM sign partnership to promote cultural diplomacy, migrant empowerment

The European Cultural Centre, Nigeria (ECC Nigeria) and the Platform for Cooperation on Mixed Migration (PCMM) have signed a landmark 15-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen...

14/09/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Ali Mohammed Rabiu, Sharmila Ranabhat, Princewill Jumbo, Aisha Muh'd Isah, Folorunsho Michael, Jikan Alkalin, Oladayo Roseline, Yusuph Yoonus Alagbede, Salisu Musa, Abubakar Ibrahim, Olaore Abimbola Adekanmi, Mourichio Dos Santos, Sunday Waxiu, Yau Shehu, Chibaby Ogah, Olodo Maryam, Abdul Tela, Kabiru Muktar, Moses Mathew, Matthew Eburu, Patricia Pat, Ugochi Okolo, Afolabi Adekiwonsa, Ibrahim Auwal Dan Malam, Adeola Bolaji, Nelly Frank, Josehp Kaiboghom, Jamila Babajo, Kabir Hunkuyi

06/08/2025

Ahead of 2025 International Migrants' Day. Get ready!

LISTEN. SHARE. STAND PROUD.This theme song is more than a melody — it’s a movement.A tribute to every migrant who turned struggle into strength, and a celebr...

19/04/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Mukhtar Yahaya, Olalekan Taofeek Olasupo, BHUPENDRAKUMAR, Sefiu Kola

11/03/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Proff Lawal Hassan, Abubakar Ibrahim, Ayoola Abiodun

08/03/2025

News

Over 180 migrants feared dead after boats capsized off Yemen’s coast

Two boats carrying over 180 migrants capsized off the coast of Yemen’s Dhubab district in Ta’iz Governorate on Thursday, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s field reports. The incident occurred amid some of the worst weather in years, as described by...

23/12/2024

African Union Commission, IOM pledge to strengthen collaboration, address migration challenges
https://voiceforafricanmigrants.org/2024/12/23/african-union-commission-iom-pledge-to-strengthen-collaboration-address-migration-challenges/?amp=1

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have renewed their commitment to strengthen their strategic partnership and joint efforts to address migration challenges in Africa in an inaugural Principals’ Meeting at the AUC Headquarters in Addis Ababa.....