The United States government has revealed updated data showing that tens of thousands of African immigrants are on the list for deportation. The latest figures, as of November 24, 2024, indicate a significant focus on immigration enforcement under the Biden administration. Nationals from Somalia, Mauritania, and Nigeria top the deportation list....Read Full Article >>➤
Nigeria among top countries facing deportations
The data shows that Somalia leads the list with 4,090 individuals set for removal, followed by Mauritania (3,822) and Nigeria (3,690). Other countries with high numbers of deportees include Ghana (3,228), Guinea (1,897), and Cameroon (1,736). Over 40 African countries are represented in the deportation orders, with smaller numbers from countries like Seychelles (4) and Madagascar (5).
Reasons for deportation vary
The reasons for deportation are diverse, including visa overstays, criminal convictions, and unresolved asylum claims. Immigration advocates are concerned about the conditions deportees may face upon return to their home countries, especially in nations experiencing political unrest, violence, or human rights violations. For example, Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which both have significant numbers of deportees, have been plagued by conflict in recent years.
Critics argue that the deportation process often overlooks individual circumstances such as family ties in the U.S. and the risks returnees might face upon their return. However, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has defended its actions, emphasizing that deportations are in accordance with federal law.
Full list of African countries with deportation orders:
- Somalia: 4,090
- Mauritania: 3,822
- Nigeria: 3,690
- Ghana: 3,228
- Guinea: 1,897
- Cameroon: 1,736
- Ethiopia: 1,713
- Senegal: 1,689
- Liberia: 1,563
- Sierra Leone: 1,563
- Egypt: 1,461
- Kenya: 1,282
- Ivory Coast: 1,224
- DRC: 1,068
- Gambia: 1,035
- Sudan: 1,012
- Eritrea: 973
- Mali: 929
- Angola: 662
- Niger: 642
- Zimbabwe: 545
- Morocco: 495
- Togo: 427
- Uganda: 393
- South Africa: 379
- Rwanda: 338
- Cape Verde: 314
- Algeria: 306
- Burkina Faso: 303
- Tanzania: 301
- Zambia: 174
- Chad: 169
- Tunisia: 160
- South Sudan: 136
- Benin: 102
- Libya: 89
- Central African Republic: 82
- Gabon: 60
- Djibouti: 29
- Equatorial Guinea: 20
- Namibia: 19
- Mozambique: 14
- Botswana: 12
- Lesotho: 11
- Eswatini: 6
- Madagascar: 5
- Seychelles: 4
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