AGS NEWS – The Biden administration is quickly implementing a policy to block access to asylum for migrants who illegally cross the US-Mexico border. President Joe Biden announced the executive action on June 4 at the White House, following the … Continue reading US shuts off asylum to migrants who cross border illegally
AGS NEWS – Olusola Fatoba, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics, and Values, has urged support for the manufacturing sector to reduce imports and bolster Nigeria’s economy. He emphasized the importance of producing … Continue reading Rep warns border reopening could cripple Nigeria’s economy
AGS NEWS – US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump embarked on separate visits to the US-Mexico border in Texas on Thursday, February 29. Addressing border patrol agents and law enforcement officials in Brownsville, Texas, along the US-Mexico … Continue reading Biden and Trump visit US-Mexico border amid immigration crisis
AGS NEWS – Guinea’s military junta, which took control in a coup in September 2021, has announced the dissolution of the government. The decree was delivered via state TV by Brig Gen Amara Camara, the Secretary General of the presidency, … Continue reading Guinea’s military junta dissolves government, seals borders
The Nigerian Senate has deferred deliberation on a motion proposing the reopening of the borders between Nigeria and Niger. Following the ousting of Niger’s civilian government, the Nigerian government closed all borders with Niger and halted power supply to the … Continue reading Senate withdraws motion to reopen Nigeria-Niger border
On Wednesday, the Russian armed forces reported that they successfully repelled dozens of Ukrainian drones during nighttime operations in regions close to the border. British analysts have also brought to light an incident in which Moscow’s forces allegedly shot down … Continue reading Russia destroys 31 Ukrainian drones in border regions
A tragic incident unfolded as two jet-ski enthusiasts, Bilal Kissi and Abdelali Merchouer, both holding dual French-Moroccan nationality, lost their lives in Morocco while holidaying. The Algerian coastguard fired upon them after they inadvertently crossed into Algerian waters while navigating … Continue reading Jet-Ski tourists in Morocco fatally shot by Algerian coastguard for crossing maritime border
The closure of borders in the northern region due to the Niger coup has led to a weekly revenue loss of N13 billion for northern traders, as reported by Ibrahim Dandakata, the Arewa Economic Forum’s chairman. Livestock trading contribute greatly … Continue reading Northern traders lose N13 billion weekly due to Niger border closure
The trade relationship between Nigeria and Niger, which amounts to approximately $226.34 million, is in jeopardy due to the recent closure of their shared border. The closure was triggered by Nigeria in response to the military coup that ousted President … Continue reading $226 million Nigeria-Niger trade under threat due to border closure
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially announced the closure of all borders with the Republic of Niger. Adewale Adeniyi, the acting comptroller-general of NCS, clarified during a meeting with the Illela border community in Sokoto state that the border … Continue reading Customs confirms closure of all borders with Niger
In response to security concerns arising from multiple protests where Korans were desecrated, Danish police have implemented temporary intensified border controls. Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard stated that this measure is necessary for security reasons and will be in effect until … Continue reading Denmark implements enhanced border controls following Koran burnings
Three individuals, identified as Yogesh Patel, Bhavesh Patel, and Dashrath Chaudhary, have been arrested in western India for their alleged involvement in a black-market immigration scheme that led to the tragic deaths of an Indian family on the United States-Canada … Continue reading Indian police arrest immigration agents for their involvement in the deaths of a family who froze to death on the US border
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