AFRIDU's Chidiebere Anelechi Calls for Action on Migration

At a press conference in Abuja, Prof. Chidiebere Anelechi, President of the African Diaspora Union (AFRIDU), called for African countries to collaborate in addressing migration challenges and Afrophobia. He announced the upcoming High-Level Strategic Dialogue on Migration in Africa, which aims to provide a platform for confronting migration issues and finding solutions for African migrants.

Anelechi highlighted the dangers faced by Africans during perilous journeys across deserts and the Mediterranean Sea, stressing the need for a unified, human-centered approach to migration rather than solely focusing on law enforcement. He raised critical questions about the protection of Africans facing attacks in other countries and the responsibility of African nations in such incidents.

Anelechi commended the Nigerian Government and other nations for their efforts in evacuating citizens during recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa and called for a continental monitoring mechanism to address Afrophobia and related violence.