At least three African nations have formed agreements with the Trump administration to accept deported individuals from the U.S.
Recently, Uganda joined this group by establishing a contract with the U.S. government to take in immigrants who have been removed from the country.
During a meeting, East African nations indicated they have reached a “temporary” arrangement with Washington. Importantly, they noted that they would not take in unaccompanied minors or those without a criminal record.
The Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, “Uganda is open to receiving individuals transferred from other African countries.” They also mentioned that the involved parties have worked out specific details for implementing the agreement.
However, Uganda hasn’t disclosed how many migrants it plans to accept or the specifics of the deal.
Kampala is now part of a growing list of African nations that have struck deals with the U.S. as the administration aims to increase deportations, a central aspect of Trump’s broad immigration strategy.
In addition to Uganda, Rwanda recently welcomed 250 deported individuals from the U.S. this month. They emphasized that those accepted for resettlement would receive workforce training, medical care, and housing assistance to help them restart their lives. Rwanda’s agreement with the U.S. was finalized in June.
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court approved a plan allowing the Trump administration to relocate immigrants to conflict-ridden South Sudan, even though these individuals had no ties to the nation. Shortly after, South Sudan confirmed the detention of eight convicted felons.
Last month, the administration also sent five individuals to Eswatini. Subsequently, officials from African nations indicated they would return those men to their home countries. The Department of Homeland Security had stated that the men from Cuba, Jamaica, Laos, and Yemen had prior criminal records and affiliations.
