France 24 has published an international investigation, titled "Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump's migrant policy," examining the United States deportation system under President Donald Trump and its extension to African nations.

The report, released by the French public broadcaster, traces how the current administration's migration enforcement strategy has moved beyond traditional removal destinations in Latin America and now routes deported migrants to countries in Africa.

What does the investigation cover?

The France 24 inquiry assembles reporting from an international team to document the policy, its mechanics, and the people it affects. The central finding of the published piece is the use of African countries as destinations for deportees under Trump's migrant policy.

The investigation frames the practice within the broader enforcement architecture the administration has built since returning to office, including expanded removal operations and third-country transfer arrangements.

Who is affected?

The report focuses on migrants removed from the United States and sent to African states rather than to their countries of origin or to neighboring states in the Americas. The investigation documents individual cases within this cohort and the consequences of the transfers.

For readers tracking US immigration enforcement, the piece adds an international dimension: removals are no longer confined to the western hemisphere, and African governments now participate in receiving deportees.

Where to read it

The full investigation, "Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump's migrant policy," is available through France 24. Readers seeking authoritative detail on US deportation policy should consult official announcements from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security.

Note: Passport File has summarized the published headline and framing of the France 24 report. Specific figures, quotas, and case details appear in the full broadcast and article on the France 24 website.

France 24's investigation places the US deportation of migrants to Africa on the record.