In Senegal, the regions of Ziguinchor (southwest) and Kédougou (southeast) are renowned for their history of major migratory flows. The reasons for departures and arrivals vary from one region to another, as do their socio-economic impacts in these areas. The United Nations estimates that around 700,000 Senegalese emigrants resided in all countries of the world […]
In Benin, non-nationals play an important role in the development of small-scale marine fishing. They contribute to the supply of fisheries resources at the fishing port of Cotonou, as well as in the seaside towns in southernBenin, along the coastline of the Gulf of Guinea, West Africa. Labour from neighbouring countries plays an important role […]
The Cameroonian community residing in Beninis organising itself to address the challenges faced by Cameroonians.The Cameroonian community residing in Benin is taking a series of initiatives to provide an adequate response to the expectations of its nationals in the country. To this end, 10 years after its creation, the Council of Cameroonians in the Republic […]
Major player in the publishingchain and in the promotion of intangible heritage in Benin and in the sub-region, through a project called “Mon Panégyrique, Mon Identité Culturelle” (Tribute to my identity”, Camille Sègnigbindé, president of the association Ecrivains Humanistes – Bénin, and coordinator of the said project, has published a paper and audio directory of […]
The migration route is very difficult, there are so many challenges along the way, confides Mamadou Lamarana Diallo from Mali in the Republic of Guinea. Looking back on his journey, he recounts, “When I left Guinea in 2020, I went to Mauritania, where I spent two years. I worked in a small café bar with […]
As in most countries of the West African sub-region, young people in search of well-being who have emigrated are in transit in Benin. Their experiences and resolutions in this country are a form of resilience. Dialogue Migration met with them in Cotonou to talk about their experiences and their resolutions. In Cotonou, the economic capital […]
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