We look at the deals between some African nations and the Trump administration to accept deportees from the US.
Several African nations, including Uganda, Rwanda, Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, and South Sudan, have agreed to accept US-deported migrants, many with no ties to Africa. As rights groups sound the alarm, we examine what these deals mean for deportees, governments, and global migration politics.
Presenter: Stefanie Dekker
Guests:
Melusi Simelane – Southern Africa Litigation Centre
Daniel Akech – International Crisis Group
Published On 28 Oct 2025
