War erupted in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces on 15 April 2023, triggering one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. Three years later, the conflict has devastated cities, destroyed livelihoods, and forced millions to flee. According to the report of the Norwegian Refugee, published on the 9th April, nine million people are internally displaced, while 3.6 million have sought refuge in neighboring countries such as Chad, South Sudan,

At the end of March 2026, the city of Baidoa, located in Somalia’s South-West State, experienced a sharp rise in political tensions between the Federal Government of Somalia and  the regional authorities. Although large-scale armed clashes were avoided, the fear of imminent conflict was enough to trigger a mass displacement of the population. A picture showing residents leaving the city, source : UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency)  According to data from the Protection and Solutio

The European Parliament passed a law designed to accelerate and reinforce the return of irregular migrants across the EU. It was approved by 389 MEPs, with 206 voting against and 32 abstaining. The vote took place on March 26, and was met with applause from several MEPs who welcomed the decision. A picture of  the European Parliament, where the vote on the new migration return law took place, 26 March 2026 (Photo Creative Commons) A key feature of the law is the creation of “

The “More Correct Information, Less Discrimination” (MILD) online training course has been available since 25 March 2026. Designed for journalists, journalism students, communicators in the activism field, and content creators, this online course aims to improve the quality of information by equipping journalism students and civil society organisations with tools to report more accurately on racialised communities. The session introduced students to the themes of the “More Co

Saturday, 28 March marked seven years since Amara Krumak, Abdalla Bari, and Kone Tiemoko Abdul Kader, known as the El Hiblu 3, were detained in Malta in 2019 for refusing to be forcibly returned to Libya. In response to their act of resistance, the Maltese authorities charged them with “acts of terrorism” and other offences. To mark this seventh anniversary, a protest was held in Valletta on Saturday, 28 March 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm, symbolically lasting seven hours to refle

The More correct Information, Less Discrimination online training course  has been available since 25 March 2026.  This online course is designed for journalists, journalism students, communicators in the activism field, and content creators. Its goal is clear: to improve the quality of information while combating stereotypes and disinformation about migrants and racialized people. A picture of the MILD training course organized by the African Media Association Malta, at MCA

Relooted  is a newly launched African futurist heist game designed by the game studio Nyamakop, based in Johannesburg, in which players reclaim 70 African artifacts from Western museums. Relooted (2026) by Nyamakop is one of the artworks selected by curator Maren Richter featuring in 'A Few Rules For Predicting The Future', an exhibition commissioned by Spazju Kreattiv and featuring at Spazju Kreattiv (Space A) until 10th May 2026. Relooted by Nyamakop at 'A Few Rules For Pr

Migration remains one of the most debated issues across Europe, but media coverage often continues to rely on crisis narratives and stereotypes rather than reflecting the continent’s growing diversity. A new European report published by the MILD project (More Correct Information, Less Discrimination)  highlights how structural barriers within journalism and persistent framing patterns contribute to the marginalisation of migrant voices in public discourse. AMAM team during th

She is a mother, a wife, and an immigrant from Guinea who has spent the last four years weaving herself into the fabric of Maltese society, one braid at a time.  For our series Empowering Communities, we spoke with Mariam Kourouma, whose  journey began in her childhood home in Guinea. "Hairdressing is my passion," she says, her eyes brightening. "This is work I have been doing since I was young. I was doing it at home, making my sister’s hair." When she moved to Malta four y

Blue Door Education hosted  the  CommemorAction Day  on 6 February,  to mark   a day of remembrance celebrated in multiple cities across Europe on the 7th February. The event honoured those who have died attempting to cross the Mediterranean, while calling for concrete political and legal action to prevent further loss of life. Speakers and the public during the CommemorAction on the 6th February 2026 in Valetta. The CommemorAction is an advocacy event that seeks to commemor

PEN Malta has issued a sharp warning over the deteriorating situation in Venezuela. The group explicitly rejects any foreign military intervention or "colonialist aggression". Highlighting the severe dangers facing writers and journalists. The organization strongly condemned the government of Nicolás Maduro, accusing it of using repression and censorship to silence critical voices and harm society. While PEN Malta stands firmly against authoritarian rule, it also issued a cle

“We help migrants tell their own stories, because being heard is the first step to belonging,” said Nazlee Mayhew, African Media Malta’s representative during the Anna Lindh Foundation Malta Network’s national event. Held on November 29th,  the gathering brought together civil society organisations and academic institutions to reflect on intercultural dialogue and social cohesion. The event highlighted how communication, sustainability and soft skills enhancement can become a

Despite migrants making up over one fifth of the population, media narratives remain dominated by stereotypes and emergency framing, according to new research. The study highlights how newsroom structures and editorial practices shape migration coverage in Malta. Photo CC. Credit to Pexels Migration is a structural reality in Malta, where foreign-born residents now account for 21% of the population. Yet media coverage has struggled to keep pace with this transformation, cont

By Sarah Bugeja A Women, Peace and Security Agenda event targeting Malta’s Second National Action Plan for the Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2025–2030) took place on 3 December 2025 under the auspices of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, in collaboration with various stakeholders. This Second NAP aims to further raise awareness of the role of women, peace, and security in both local and global contexts. Panellists and public d

When the lights came up at Spazju Kreattiv  on the evening of December 10, 2025, the small crowd that had watched Jabina  sat in stunned silence. I had come to the screening hoping to learn about a corner of Ethiopia not often seen on screen; instead I left with a knot of anger and sorrow towards a woman who survived what should never have happened. Tigist Kebede and Regine Nguini at the Ethiopian Film Festival on the 10th December 2025. Jabina  is, as HabeshaView co-founder

PEN Malta has intensified its criticism of the European Broadcasting Union after it confirmed Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, calling the decision inconsistent with past actions that saw Russia and Belarus excluded for violating international law. The organisation argues that allowing Israel to compete despite authoritative findings by UN bodies and human rights groups alleging grave abuses and possible genocide in Gaza undermines the contest’s moral credibility. T

A pattern of selective empathy. Some groups, particularly Europeans and Ukrainians, receive more sympathetic coverage, while African and Middle Eastern migrants are more likely to be associated with illegality or threat. One interviewee acknowledged a  clear double standard: "Two people escaping danger are treated differently depending on where they come from."

Public awareness for the  fight against human trafficking was organised by Agenzija Appogg, through its Human Trafficking Services. On Friday, 7th November, the Marsa Local Council hosted a Public Awareness Day on Human Trafficking, bringing together key organisations, institutions, and community members to address one of the most pressing human rights challenges of our time. The event featured Agenzija Appogg, through its Human Trafficking Services, Fondazzjoni SEBH, and sev

On World Refugee Day, a strong call for protection starting at sea. On the occasion of World Refugee Day 2025 , the Malta Refugee Council...

Flâneur  project is an artistic project part of the 2025 edition of Refugee Week Malta . The initiative invites locals from Ħamrun, and...