Video: Nigerians head for Russia to study
Russia's influence in western Africa is expanding, and not only through military asistance to combat terrorism. The Kremlin has started an aggressive campaign to attract more African students to Russia.
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Rights groups criticize EU plans to strengthen Frontex
As the EU decides to strengthen Frontex and combat what it says is in part a Russia-orchestrated migrant crisis, activists fear the move could lead to pushbacks driving migrants back into authoritarian regimes.
Journalists are among those fleeing Somalia for Europe
The stories of two Somali journalists have hit the headlines recently, after it was reported that they are some of hundreds of thousands of Somalis to flee the country and try and seek refuge elsewhere.
Finland enacts law to restrict asylum seekers at Russia border
Finland has granted border guards the power to block asylum seekers crossing from Russia, testing the country's commitments to international human rights. The new legislation is expected to last a year.
Finland passes bill to stop migrants at border
The government says the legislation, which could see asylum-seekers turned away at the border, is to combat Russia's "instrumentalized migration." But critics say the bill contravenes human rights obligations.
As Turkey, Syria thaw ties, unrest may derail reconciliation
With anti-Turkish protests in Syria and riots against Syrians in Turkey, violence is casting a shadow on the planned diplomatic rapprochement between the two countries. What role does Russia play?
Poland, Baltics step up border controls amid migrant crisis
Since the start of the EU-Belarus border crisis three years ago, migrants have made nearly 150,000 attempts to illegally cross into either Poland, Lithuania or Latvia, DW analysis shows.
Russia denies coercing Nigerian students to fight in Ukraine
Moscow has refuted a report that Nigerian students were being "forced" to fight in Ukraine or face deportation from Russia.
Finland moves to close new migrant route to Europe via Russia
Finnish authorities are pushing to close new migrant routes along the country's border with Russia amid increasing irregular migration from the east.
How do I apply for asylum in Poland?
The majority of migrants who enter Poland via the Belarusian border want to apply for protection. What is the procedure? What are the challenges? InfoMigrants takes a look.
Poland: Soldier dies after knife attack on Belarus border
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk sent his condolences to the soldier's family as he blamed Russia and Belarus for the surge in attempted migrant crossings, accusing them of attempting to destabalize the EU.
Poland presents plan to fortify border to Russia, Belarus
Defense officials in Poland have shared details on a plan to strengthen the country's eastern border. The movement of Russian diplomats in Poland will also be restricted due to accusations of spying and nefarious acts.