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Reel Africa Comes to Washington DC

March 20, 2026March 25, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Across theater screens in Washington DC, our nation’s capital, often defined by policy and power, stories from Lagos, Dakar, Nairobi, and beyond have come alive.

How Somalis in St. Paul, MN and Columbus, OH Are Navigating a New Political Climate

March 14, 2026March 15, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Across both cities, survival is not just about policy—it is about daily resilience. Many young Somali Americans, born or raised in the U.S., find themselves translating not only English words for their parents, but also the meaning of political debates and news headlines.

Two Immigrant Women Driving Innovation in Canada

March 13, 2026March 14, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Across Canada, a new generation of immigrant innovators is redefining what leadership looks like in science, medicine, and technology. Among them are two young but remarkable Nigerian Canadian trailblazers—Adeola Olubamiji and Chika Stacy Oriuwa.

Family fun at Yoruba’s 25th anniversary event in Ohio

December 10, 2025March 25, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

The 25th anniversary event of the Egbe Omo Yoruba of Dayton and Miami Valley, an Ohio based, West African ethic membership group of…

10 Scholarships Opportunities

February 8, 2025March 28, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Are you a student striving for your education? Are you looking for scholarships that are open for you, or maybe someone you know,…

JP Morgan Chase Bank Announces $500,000 Immigrant Investment Award Program in Ohio

October 10, 2023March 27, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

JP Morgan Chase has announced a $500,000 investment award program to provide immigrants and refugees with the technical assistance and access to capital…

A drive through the “Ghetto” Of Nassau, Bahamas

October 2, 2023October 9, 2023 AFRICAN METRO NEWS
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Williams 60th Birthday Rocks Columbus OH

March 27, 2023March 25, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Saturday 25 2023 will remain on the lips of many who came to celebrate the 60th birthday party of Olabode Williams, a relatively…

Get Ready to Celebrate World Refugee Day- – June 20th

March 9, 2023March 30, 2023 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

The city of Dayton Human Relations Council /Welcome Dayton program has partnered with community stakeholders to celebrate World Refuge Day event on Macintosh…

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Canada Faces Scrutiny Over Returning Refugees Fleeing the U.S.

March 2026 | African Metro News

Canada is facing renewed human rights scrutiny after the Canadian Council for Refugees warned that people seeking safety are being turned back to the United States, exposing them to unsafe conditions, family separation, and the risk of further removal.

In a detailed submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee ahead of Canada’s March 2026 review, the Canadian Council for Refugees argues that current policies are failing refugees and other vulnerable migrants. At the center of the criticism is the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement, which the group says is putting lives at risk by forcing asylum seekers back across the border instead of allowing them to pursue protection claims in Canada.

The report also raises concerns about proposed legal changes that could deny refugee hearings, an overbroad cessation regime that strips some refugees of their status, and an immigration detention system that can leave non-citizens held for indefinite periods.

The organization’s top demand is that Canada immediately withdraw from the Safe Third Country Agreement. It is also calling for the withdrawal of Bill C-12 and for the restoration of status to people who have already lost it.

Why it matters Advocates say returning refugees to the U.S. may expose already vulnerable people to detention, deportation, and broken protection pathways at a moment of rising uncertainty across North America’s asylum system.

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