South Africa has seen several waves of migration from Zimbabwe. After apartheid, Zimbabweans were welcome. But with South Africa’s own economic problems, they have been met with growing hostility over the past years.

The Mexican diaspora is the second largest in the world. Few opportunities, poverty and increasing crime are prompting Mexicans to leave

Driven by right-wing populist forces, the EU is tightening its asylum rules. Doing so is wrong for political, moral and economic reasons

Frustrated by a lack of opportunities at home, many educated Bangladeshis are seeking work in foreign countries

Zambian traders and consumers love the diversity of Chinese products that are readily available at affordable prices

World Bank development report presents policymakers with solutions for managing global migration

Grasshoppers are a protein-rich popular food in Uganda, but their numbers are dwindling

Destructive mining practice led to extensive deforestation, water pollution and land degradation, causing substantial irreversible damage to Ghana’s natural resources and threatening the livelihoods of rural dwellers.

Migrating can be an empowering experience for women but also involves considerable hardship. Policy action is needed to improve their opportunities

Two letters from readers deal with rural development in Nepal, agriculture in China and the variety of natural ecosystems