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Liberia Reviews Migration Policies Ahead of Global Migration Forum
Liberia Reviews Migration Policies Ahead of Global Migration Forum
By: Michael Mike
The Liberian government has convened a national workshop in Monrovia to assess its migration governance framework ahead of the International Migration Review Forum scheduled for May 2026.
The meeting brought together government officials, civil society organisations and international partners to carry out a voluntary national review of Liberia’s implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), adopted in 2018.
Speaking at the workshop, the Deputy Minister of Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Jeddi Mowbray Armah, described migration governance as a key national priority. He said sustained support from development partners has helped strengthen institutional capacity, improve coordination among agencies and promote evidence-based policymaking for Liberians at home and in the diaspora.
Since the end of its civil wars in 2003, Liberia has worked to rebuild migration systems shaped by significant cross-border movement and a large diaspora population across West Africa, Europe and North America. The country has increasingly focused on diaspora engagement as a development tool, while also addressing return and reintegration of migrants and cooperating with neighbouring countries including Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire under regional free movement frameworks such as the ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The workshop followed an earlier capacity-building training held in July 2025 by the United Nations Network on Migration, which attracted wide participation from government ministries and institutions.
IOM’s Chief of Mission to Liberia ad interim, Mr Dongyuk Park, said effective migration governance depends on strong policies and institutions. He noted that the International Organization for Migration is supporting Liberia to translate global commitments into practical benefits for communities and citizens.
The European Union, which is backing Liberia’s voluntary national review through the GCM Demand-driven Facility, reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening migration governance. EU Ambassador to Liberia, Ms Nona Deprez, said the bloc and its member states remain actively engaged in advancing the objectives of the Global Compact for Migration, including reducing irregular migration, promoting international cooperation and supporting sustainable reintegration.
She added that the EU is supporting Liberia through financial assistance and targeted technical support delivered via IOM and the UN Network on Migration to enhance coordination and institutional capacity.
Liberia is expected to submit its voluntary national GCM review as part of preparations for its participation in the International Migration Review Forum, a global platform for assessing progress on the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration later this year.
Liberia Reviews Migration Policies Ahead of Global Migration Forum
Troops arrest suspected foreign national along Azir–Damboa road in Borno
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 25 Brigade, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected foreign national along the Azir–Damboa road in Borno State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 5:55 p.m. on Sept. 5 following a tip-off from local residents about the movement of a suspected foreigner along the route.
During preliminary questioning, the suspect reportedly identified himself as a national of the Republic of Cameroon.
He told the troops that he entered Nigeria through Taraba State and was travelling towards Niger State in search of artisanal work but lost his way.
The suspect remains in military custody for further investigation and necessary action, while authorities work to establish his identity, travel history and circumstances surrounding his presence in the area.
Troops arrest suspected foreign national along Azir–Damboa road in Borno
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member with gunshot wound in Borno
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion have arrested a suspected ISWAP member who was found loitering around Papa 7 location in Borno State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 9:35 a.m. on Sept. 6 while troops were conducting picketing duties in the area.
The suspect was found with a gunshot wound and was taken into custody for questioning.
Preliminary interrogation reportedly indicated that the suspect had descended from Gava in the Mandara Mountains in search of medical attention.
Sources attributed his movement to the effects of sustained military pressure and psychological operations targeting terrorist enclaves in the area.
The suspect remains in military custody for further investigation, while security forces continue operations aimed at degrading terrorist groups and disrupting their activities in the Mandara Mountains.
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member with gunshot wound in Borno
Investigation begins as SNCO dies after shooting incident at Kuje custodial centre
By Zagazola Makama
Authorities have commenced an investigation into a shooting incident involving a senior non-commissioned officer at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:37 a.m. on Sept. 7 while the personnel was on duty at the facility.
According to the sources, the SNCO fired at his commanding officer, but the shot missed after the officer moved away.
The SNCO subsequently died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and an investigation has been launched to establish what led to the shooting.
The remains of the deceased personnel were evacuated to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) for further action.
Authorities are expected to provide additional details as the investigation progresses.
Investigation begins as SNCO dies after shooting incident at Kuje custodial centre
Troops arrest suspected foreign national along Azir–Damboa road in Borno
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member with gunshot wound in Borno
Investigation begins as SNCO dies after shooting incident at Kuje custodial centre
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