Held in Durban, Republic of South Africa, August 2026 The Southern Africa Migration Network (SAMIN) has read, with mounting concern and, frankly, disbelief, the Communiqué issued at the conclusion of the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and…
The Southern Africa Migration Network (SAMIN) expresses deep concern and condemnationover the alarming escalation of anti-migrant sentiment and Afrophobic violence in South Africa.In recent weeks, thousands of South Africans have protested in major cities demanding themass deportation of undocumented foreign…
16 July 2026, Hotel Cardoso, Maputo On 16 July 2026, the Southern African Migration Network (SAMIN) officially launched its National Chapter of Mozambique at a ceremony held at Hotel Cardoso in Maputo, running from 08:30 to 14:00. The event was…
Executive Summary SAMIN participated in the Migration Village of the World Social Forum 2026, held in Cotonou, Benin,from 4 to 8 August, alongside civil society, academic, faith-based, youth, and diaspora networksfrom West, Southern, East, and North Africa and Europe. Across…
SAMIN Zambia Launches: A New Chapter for Migration Advocacy 31 July 2025 marked a milestone for migration discourse in Zambia as the Southern African Migration Network (SAMIN) – Zambia Country Chapter held its inaugural meeting at the University of Zambia.…
SAMIN Participation at FORUM SOCIAL OUEST AFRICAIN (FSOA) in Senegal: Dakar, Senegal | June 26–28, 2025 In a time marked by regional insecurity, economic volatility, and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2025 Forum Social Ouest Africain (FSOA)…
The Benoni Declaration: A Bold Step Toward Protecting and Empowering Migrant Women in Southern Africa Published: July 2025By: Secretariat In June 2024, a powerful movement emerged from the heart of Gauteng Province, South Africa. At the Lumko Institute in Benoni,…
Introduction The concept of a Solidarity City imagines an inclusive urban space where all residents, regardless of legal status, background, or identity, can fully participate in public life without fear of deportation, marginalisation, or exclusion. This vision contrasts sharply with…
We, civil society organisations from various networks dedicated to defending and promoting migrants’ rights in Africa, are closely monitoring the alarming humanitarian situation and widespread human rights violations occurring at Algeria’s southern border since April 2025. This situation, stemming from…
It is with deep sorrow and great respect that the Southern Africa Migration Network (SAMIN) joins the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis—an unwavering moral leader, a humble servant of humanity, and a fearless voice for…
