The United Kingdom announced a significant advance in its migration policy after Angola and the Namibia have agreed to take back their irregular nationals as well as individuals involved in criminal activities. This Decision comes following threats of sanctions on brandished visas by the British government against countries refusing to cooperate, a The British Home Office said on Saturday evening.

At the same time, the Republic Democratic Congo (DRC) has seen its visa benefits suspended. London has decided to remove him from access to accelerated procedures as well as preferential treatment granted to officials and decision-makers, considering that Kinshasa did not meet British requirements aimed at strengthening migration cooperation.

The Minister of the Interior, Shabana Mahmood, warned that Britain could go further by suspending The total issuance of visas for the DRC if the situation does not improve quickly. “We expect countries to respect the rules. If one of their nationals do not have the right to stay here, they must take it back ” she said.

These agreements with Angola and Namibia mark the first major development in the framework of the reforms announced last month last by London. These aim to limit temporary refugee status. and to expedite the expulsion of persons who arrived illegally on the British territory.