<h1>US Administration Expands Third-Country Deportation Efforts Through African Partnerships Despite Human Rights Concerns</h1> The current U.S. administration is expanding efforts to deport individuals to third countries beyond their nations of origin, with a focus on African partnerships. South Sudan has accepted eight third-country deportees, while Rwanda is in discussions for a similar arrangement. Nigeria has rejected such pressure. The administration met with West African leaders to discuss migration cooperation, including accepting deported nationals from other countries. Some African nations may participate to maintain favorable relations and avoid economic penalties. Human rights advocates express concerns about sending migrants to countries with no personal ties or poor rights records, citing legal uncertainties and safety issues for deportees.