A migrants advisory center has opened in Accra aimed at helping Ghanaians to find jobs and opportunities at home, instead of attempting the often treacherous journey to Europe.

A research publication on migration in Italy highlights how the economic contributions of migrants in Italy is essential, yet inequality persists in terms of work opportunities and education.

Libya's foreign minister has said that Amnesty International's accusations made to the EU on the torture of migrants in the North African country are ''exaggerated''. He added that Libya was grateful to Italy for its help.

Prefabricated container homes have been offloaded on Lesbos after being stuck in the port since Monday. Local authorities and residents had protested against further migrant housing on the island.