Tag Archives: Malta

Exiling the ‘illegal African immigrant’

by Herman Grech The media is largely responsible for fuelling racist and xenophobic sentiments. Yes, I’m the first to admit it. Some news organisations have been responsible for driving racist stereotypes of African migrants, often without realising it. Some years … read more »

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Two African migrants die despite Italy coastguard rescue

ROME — Two undocumented African migrants died of hypothermia on Saturday after being rescued by Italian coast guards who were taking them to the tiny island of Lampedusa, Italian media reported. The two were on board a boat with around … read more »

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Spain rescues more than 60 African immigrants

Spanish rescue services have saved 66 clandestine immigrants who were trying to reach Europe from Morocco on rickety boats, officials announced Monday. Attempts to reach Europe by African migrants have increased in recent days and at least 16 drowned last … read more »

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Somali migrants rescued off Malta in Pictures

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157 Somali migrants rescued, two dead off Malta

Malta’s navy recovered two bodies and rescued around 160 African migrants from two boats which got into trouble on the Mediterranean Sea, an armed forces spokesman said Thursday. Two more migrants were missing after they fell overboard. The first group … read more »

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OBINNA OBIEFULE: I Can Solve Eagles Striking Problems

Mosta’s prolific forward Obinna Obiefule has stated his belief that he can solve the Eagles striking problems if he is given a chance to play for the National Team. The Eagles under Coach Stephen Keshi look descent in defense, keeping … read more »

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Malta saves 44 Somalis in rubberduck

Valletta – Maltese coast guards on Tuesday rescued 44 refugees from Somalia in a rubber dinghy coming from Libya that had issued a distress signal during a four-day crossing, in which two people reportedly died. The 31 men, 10 women … read more »

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Arrest warrant issued for Arafat’s widow

Tunis – A Tunisian court has issued an international arrest warrant against the widow of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat over alleged corruption, an official said on Monday. Justice ministry spokesperson Kadhem Zine el Abidine told AFP that a … read more »

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Ferry with Americans aboard finally reaches Malta

VALLETTA, Malta—After three days of delays, a U.S.-chartered ferry evacuated Americans and other foreigners out of Libya on Friday and brought them to the Mediterranean island of Malta. The Maria Dolores ferry brought over 300 passengers, including at least 167 … read more »

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The challenges faced by Africans living in Malta

Day after day, Daniel sits on a wooden crate on a busy corner in the oldest piazza in Malta’s capital, Valletta. After leaving his native Ghana and trekking through desert and seven African countries, Daniel arrived in Malta eighteen months … read more »

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