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Trump administration's third-country deportation deals expand across Africa

The U.S. strikes deals with Liberia and other African nations to accept deported migrants from third countries, with some deportees diverted after resisting relocation.

2 stories73 sourcesUpdated Aug 22, 2026

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Aug 22, 2026
Liberia agrees to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S. over the coming year, with a first group of 20 arriving as part of Trump-era relocation deals.
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Aug 22, 2026
Migrants who resist deportation to Liberia are diverted to Equatorial Guinea, highlighting the expanding and controversial use of third-country deportation arrangements.
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Liberia to Accept 1,200 US Deportees Amid Regional Debate

Liberia will accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States over the coming year, beginning with a first group of 20 arriving on Thursday, described as guests who may seek asylum and move freely. The arrangement is part of broader Trump-era deals with African nations to relocate migrants, with U.S. support to help Liberia manage the program and bolster its migration system.

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Migrants Diverted to Equatorial Guinea After Resisting Deportation

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Several migrants blocked from disembarking in Liberia were diverted to Equatorial Guinea after resisting deportation, highlighting the expanding and controversial use of third-country deportation deals with African governments. The episodes raise questions about legality, conditions, and the treatment of detainees as Washington partners with several African states to move asylum seekers and suspected migrants.

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