Reports drawing on ISS Today commentary say US–Africa migrant arrangements are increasing, including deals that involve African countries accepting deported “third-country” migrants from the United States. The sources describe these arrangements as becoming more secretive and highlight concerns about transparency on the part of participating governments. They argue that when details of such agreements are not made public, it can weaken democratic oversight and reduce accountability, particularly regarding how the migrants are selected and what safeguards apply. The articles also contend that the agreements do not clearly benefit African countries, though they do not provide specific evidence or outcomes within the summaries provided. The overall focus across sources is on governance and process: the expansion of cooperation is reported alongside criticism that information is limited. The coverage frames the debate around whether the deals serve African interests and whether governments are meeting expectations for openness and public scrutiny.