17 African Nations Lead Global Migration Reform – Will the Rest Join?

Seventeen African countries are taking the lead on global migration management by pioneering the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration. This international framework, adopted by the United Nations, aims to make migration safer, more orderly, and more beneficial for all. While these early adopters are charting a concrete path forward, the key question remains: will the rest of the continent—and the world—follow their example? These nations are currently setting standards and testing policies that could reshape how countries handle cross-border movement, but their success depends on broader cooperation.