The Italian government approved a new decree on migrants and security on Wednesday. It defended its package of measures which have been criticized criticized by the opposition and some religious leaders.

Britain’s National Crime Agency has arrested a Sudanese national on suspicion of illegal entry in Dover. The man is suspected of piloting a boat which reached the UK on Wednesday.

The Federal Admissions Program for Afghans at risk was temporarily suspended last March under allegations of abuse. Until this week, it had not actually managed to bring anyone to Germany.

An Italian shoemaker has been in Burkina Faso as part of a project entitled "Leather and Hide" to teach skills to allow people from Burkina Faso to work successfully in their country of origin, instead of migrating to Europe.