On 12 November 2024, the New South Institute (NSI) hosted a webinar under its Migration Governance Reform in Africa (MIGRA) programme to discuss critical issues in migration policy and governance reform in Africa. The event examined migration trends, governance challenges, and reform initiatives in three key countries: South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.

The webinar featured three case study presentations: Professor Alan Hirsch presented on South Africa’s migration governance, focusing on reform needs within the Department of Home Affairs; Michael Mutava discussed Kenya’s approach to migration, with emphasis on refugee management; and Dr. Victor Amadi examined Nigeria’s migration policy in relation to broader foreign policy and regional stability.

In addition, Amanda Bisong, Policy Officer in the Migration and Mobility team at the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM), and Dr. Caroline Wanjiku Kihato, Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Department of International Development, provided discussant insights on migration policy coordination and regional cooperation.

For those interested, the case study presentations are available for download:

• South African Case Study Presentation (Alan Hirsch)
• Kenyan Case Study Presentation (Michael Mutava)
• Nigerian Case Study Presentation (Victor Amadi)

A full video recording of the session will be released shortly, offering an in-depth view of the presentations and discussions that took place.

For further insights into the topics covered in the webinar, please review the following resources:

• Victor Amadi’s Op-Ed on Nigeria’s Foreign Policy and Migration Challenges
• Michael Mutava’s Interview on Kenya’s Migration Challenges and Refugee Management
• Alan Hirsch’s Article on Reforming South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs