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Africa’s largest emigrant populations reveal a continent shaped by conflict, opportunity and mobility, with millions moving both beyond Africa and within the region in search of security and better prospects.

Migration in Africa is testing regional mobility, exposing xenophobia and straining relations between Nigeria and South Africa, even as both countries depend on deeper economic ties, investment and the movement of people. Pictured: A Johannesburg street scene featuring a poster of Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid freedom fighter, former president of the African National Congress and South Africa’s first democratically elected president.

Montenegro’s tighter visa rules signal a wider shift towards EU alignment, regulated residence pathways and higher-quality investment, as the Adriatic state strengthens its economy, institutions and accession credentials. Pictured: Kotor, Montenegro.

European mobility is accelerating, with only 10% ruling out moving abroad as living costs, remote work and lifestyle priorities reshape relocation choices.

Revolut has been named the world’s best digital bank for 2026 after a record year of profits, licensing breakthroughs and global expansion, cementing its transformation from travel card to banking powerhouse.

Malta's prime minister apologises after record heat triggers widespread power cuts, exposing mounting infrastructure pressures facing Southern Europe amid rising temperatures and growing populations.

The digital euro could become Europe's biggest monetary development since the launch of the single currency. RS2 CEO Radi Abd El Haj tells IMGW.news why its success will depend on trust, convenience, interoperability and widespread adoption rather than technology alone.

Passport power has nearly doubled in 20 years, even as the Global Peace Index records worsening conflict, declining peacefulness and a widening divide between countries whose citizens enjoy extensive mobility and those who remain largely shut out.

Icelandic billionaire Thor Björgólfsson has moved his tax residence from Britain to Italy and shifted his investment firm to Switzerland, highlighting Europe’s intensifying competition for mobile wealth, capital and internationally active business leaders. Pictured: Thor Björgólfsson. Photo Credits: Ane Cecilie Blichfeldt

From July 2027, EU AML rules will demand far more than database screening. Bilal Sukkar explains why investment migration firms must strengthen source-of-wealth verification, enhanced due diligence and financial risk assessment to meet tougher regulatory expectations.

Footballer Michael Olise’s decision to represent France highlights the wider dividend of multiple nationalities: greater global mobility, broader opportunity and a richer sense of belonging. The benefits extend beyond sport, empowering entrepreneurs, scientists and investors, while enriching the countries that attract their capital, skills and talent.

In this exclusive interview with IMGW.news, Panama's Minister of Commerce and Industries, Julio Moltó, explains why the country is positioning itself as a leading hub for investment, trade and global mobility as investors increasingly look beyond traditional destinations in an uncertain world.