Nigeria Tops African Deportations as U.S. Ramps Up ICE Enforcement

Nigeria accounts for the largest U.S. deportations in Africa (902 since 2019), followed by Senegal and Ghana. A pending 3,690 removal orders and 1,454 detainees signal escalating enforcement under Trump’s revived policies.

Mauritania’s 2024 deportations surged sixfold due to ENV’s electronic verification, enabling weekend charter flights. Mexico dominated global removals (434,827), while Colombia and Ecuador saw spikes from increased charter operations.

Nigeria’s Diaspora Commission stated readiness to assist returnees, while officials seek assurances from the U.S. on dignified repatriation processes.