Jeanne Heurtault is an independent researcher in social anthropology whose work spans a range of themes. Her research has taken her from Lyon, France to Cambodia and includes projects such as “The Memory of Slavery on the Island of Réunion and the Militant Dimension of Contemporary Identity Revaluation”. In 2024, she published L”’exode de jeunes […]

“How do gender relations shape migration experiences around the world? is a question that lies  at the heart of current debates on international migration.This article explores the critical links between gender and migration, analysing the specific dynamics of women’s migration and the unique challenges faced by migrant women globally. It examines how gender roles and […]

Solkam Yalom Félicité, also known as Yaya Culturelle, is an inspirational figure within the Chadian diaspora. With a background in health, she has worked as a versatile airport agent and a senior corporate communications technician in Africa. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is widely recognized for her artistic and social engagement. A passionate advocate for […]

Benin is known worldwide as the land of Vodun. Since 1993, the country has celebrated the Vodun Festival each year on January 10. Beginning in 2024, the celebration was expanded into a multi-day event called Vodun Days. Benin’s global reputation in this regard has not developed by chance, rather, it is the result of a […]

The NGO Otra Africa  organiser of the Dakar International Colloquium on Migration, which took place from 10 to 12 April, recognised the daily efforts of outstanding migration advocates , in the hope of inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. All work deserves pay,’ as the saying goes. And it remains essential to set examples […]

The humanitarian situation in eastern Chad is reaching a critical point. The provinces of Ouaddaï, Wadi Fira and Sila are now hosting nearly one million people fleeing the war in Sudan. Yet even before this massive influx, joint assessments by the Chadian government and humanitarian organisations indicated that two out of three people in these […]