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MNN Global · February 6, 2026 · 1 min read

DR Congo, Namibia, Angola agree to UK migrant returns after visa threat

What happened: The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, and Angola have agreed to cooperate with the UK on returning migrants following a UK threat to impose visa penalties.

Why it matters:

  • This agreement could lead to increased deportations from the UK to these African countries.
  • It affects migrants from these nations living in the UK and may influence future UK immigration policies.

MNN Take: The UK government used the possibility of visa restrictions to encourage cooperation on migrant returns, aiming to manage migration more effectively.

Sources: BBC News (Breaking)