Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy
Summary
A joint investigation by international journalists uncovered secret agreements made by President Donald Trump’s administration with several African countries to deport undocumented migrants from the US. These migrants were sent to countries they had no previous connection to, often despite having legal protection from deportation to their home countries.Key Facts
- Over 25,400 migrants have been deported from the US to “third countries” since January 2025.
- Many deported migrants had legal protections preventing their return to their home countries due to danger or persecution.
- The Trump administration made secret deals with 35 countries, including 12 in Africa, to accept these deported migrants.
- These deportations involve migrants who often lived in the US for many years, paid taxes, and had families there.
- Media investigation was conducted by 72 journalists from 26 outlets across 15 countries over six months.
- The deals were largely secret, and what the “third countries” received in return is unclear.
- Many deportees face risks such as detention, poor treatment, or forced return to dangerous home countries.
- The investigation included interviews with deported migrants and eyewitnesses in countries like Ghana, Cameroon, and Eswatini.
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