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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.

Calling All New Artistes

August 11, 2021April 29, 2022 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Welcome Dayton Arts and Culture subcommittee is seeking artists from the New Americans community that would like to show work from November 1…

New Guide: How to Talk About COVID-19 Vaccinations with Individuals Who Have Serious Mental Illness

June 9, 2021April 29, 2022 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

A new guide from SMI Advisers offers simple tips for mental health clinicians on how to talk about the COVID-19 vaccinations with individuals…

“Decisions We Make” by Pastor Ven Ogbebor

June 3, 2017April 29, 2022 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

The pastor and general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Dominion Center, Dayton, has published and launched “Decisions We Make”…

Refugee Sewing Training Kicks off

March 27, 2017April 29, 2022 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Application is now open for the second session of the 8weeks sewing training program, which is part of  Workforce Training for Manufacturing Sewing Jobs …

Arts exhibition on cultural diplomacy holds in Dayton

November 11, 2015February 8, 2017 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

African leadership institute in collaboration with the University of Dayton, the Office of the Mayor of Dayton and other area agencies, has invited…

Registration Opens for Women Writing Workshop & Retreat

August 21, 2015October 5, 2015 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

 Registration is now open for a unique event celebrating 5 years of online written and verbal expression by female writers and poets. The…

African Refugees Tell Their Stories at Dayton Event

June 3, 2015November 11, 2015 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

 Come and hear refugees from African countries share  stories of how they  arrived in Dayton OH.  

Columbus set for 2015 women, wealth & wellness event

December 31, 2014March 18, 2015 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

The Rosedale International Center, in Columbus Ohio is expected to come alive in a new way on Saturday January 24, 2015, for the…

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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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