Benin plans to revise its migration policy. In early April 2025, the government announced its decision to table a bill before the National Assembly for review and possible adoption. The proposed legislation concerns the entry, stay, residence and exit of foreigners in the Republic of Benin. Additionally, the law granting nationality to Afro-descendants has been […]

Tensions between Algeria and the Alliance of Sahel States (ESA) members – Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger – have escalated following the destruction of a Malian military drone by Algeria on the night of 31 March to 1 April 2025. In solidarity with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger strongly condemned Algeria’s actions and recalled their […]

Mélanie is a Niamey-based caterer who skillfully blends family heritage with a measured entrepreneurial spirit. Growing up in the Poudrière district, she learned the traditional art of Dokounou* from her mother. Daughter of a war veteran, Mélanie has combined academic studies, internships and early business ventures to forge a truly authentic career path. In the […]

In Togo and many other West African countries, many young people dream of a better future in Europe or elsewhere. Confronted with unemployment, job insecurity and daily hardships, some see leaving – regardless of the cost – as their only option. However, despite being driven by hope, irregular migration remains one of the most dangerous […]

In today’s digital age, social networks are shaping the dreams, ambitions and perceptions of an entire generation. In Togo and many other West African countries, thousands of young people log on to platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube each day to follow the lives of those who have crossed borders. They are presented with […]

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) revealed, on 17 May, in a new report and documentary the direct and profound impact of overfishing and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing on Senegal’s fishing industry.  Declining fish stocks are driving a rise in forced migration to Europe via the world’s deadliest migration route, which claimed over 3,000 […]