During a meeting with Members of Parliament (MPs) at the National Assembly on Monday, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko affirmed the government’s strong commitment to intensifying efforts against irregular emigration, with a particular focus on dismantling human smuggling/trafficking networks. “No responsible country can remain passive in the face of irregular migration. We are considering stronger […]
Fifty migrants, among whom were 20 women and 12 children, en route to the Maghreb, were rescued by a patrol of the Niger defense and security forces. The migrants were left stranded, abandoned in the desert 50 km from the Puits Espoir (Well of Hope) military post. All the migrants were safely taken to a […]
According to a statement from the national gendarmerie, more than 400 individuals suspected of attempting irregular migration have been arrested in Senegal. During a night patrol on the beach at Mbodiène, in the department of Mbour, (western Thiès region), the Joal territorial brigade apprehended 59 new migration aspirants, including 16 girls. This figure adds to […]
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) recorded 8 938 deaths on migration routes worldwide in 2024, setting a grim record. This figure marks a concerning trend, with an increase in the death toll every year for the past five years. Africa’s data stands out in this tragedy, with 2,242 deaths, making it one of the […]
180 Nigerians stranded in Niger have been successfully repatriated to their home country through an operation coordinated by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). This return, marked by collaboration between national and international agencies, reflects the Nigerian government’s commitment to addressing migration challenges […]
This Tuesday morning, a camp housing over 500 migrants in the Turquerie area of Calais in France was evacuated. According to a press release from the French government, the migrants “accepted shelter and were transferred to reception and accommodation facilities in the Hauts-de-France region”. The associations, for their part, criticize this approach. “The exiles were […]
