Cultures, territories and migration journeys across the African continent.
The first water museum in Africa is located in Loumbila, a rural commune, about 25 km from the capital Ouagadougou. Created in 2005, this museum stretches on ten hectares. Its objective is to educate and raise awareness among young people about the values of water, its management, its knowledge and its virtues. If water is …
In the vibrant city of Goma, located in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, resides a talented actress and model by the name of Mediatrice. Since her youth, she has charmed local screens and catwalks with her undeniable talent and dazzling beauty. However, her fame had a downside: she struggled to find love. “Even though …
In Benin, a form of collaboration between trade unions and migrant workers has been taking place in recent years. With Dialogue Migration, Anselme Coovi Amoussou, Secretary General of the Confederation of Autonomous Trade Unions of Benin (CSA-Benin), Coordinator of the Multi-Stakeholder Platform on Migration in Benin (PMB) set up in 2019 which is a platform …
In this article, we further develop the pedagogical plan to really know who a refugee is and go deeper into the causes that can push a person to become a refugee. It is important to note that a refugee is a person who has left his or her country of origin because of well-founded fears …
The reasons that are generally given to justify the departure of populations from one country to another are, among others, socio-political situations, economic or cultural reasons. However, that’s not all. In recent years, we have been witnessing more and more population movements for climatic reasons due to floods, scarcity of rainfall, drought, bush fires, etc. …
The issue of migratory waves from Senegal to Spain through the Atlantic Ocean has resurfaced in June 2023 with a record frequency of migrant arrivals on the islands of El Hierro, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, La Restinga etc. As of October 24, no less than 27,000 Africans have landed on Spanish shores, the majority of them …
Abdallah Issa is a young Nigerian resident in the city of Niamey. His activity is the retail sale of fabric. His merchandise is imported from Nigeria. But since the coup d’Etat in Niger, his trade seems to be threatened. Dialogue Migration met Abdallah Issa from the Nouveau Marché district in the city of Niamey. Dialogue …
Student in 3rd year in Agricultural Economics, Raya Sana is a young multitasking lady. Translator, interpreter, trainer, entrepreneur, farmer… The 22-year-old student touches everything. She also helps other students who wish to study abroad with their application. This is a passion for her even though she could not leave to study abroad. Born to a …
In most African societies, women have a place only in stillness, the home and the education of children. But in today’s world, there are those who no longer submit to this requirement that prevents them from emancipating themselves as much as men. The example is striking with Hadiatoulaye Diallo. After migrating to France several years …
Migration contributes to and benefits from trade. Small-scale cross-border trade can be defined as a form of trade that is not recorded in official statistics and that is carried out by small enterprises at the borders of neighbouring countries. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) conducted a study in June 2023 on small-scale cross-border trade …
There is no systematic and comprehensive data on the percentage of migrants trafficked. Nevertheless, according to IOM’s latest State of Migration Global report, existing data suggests that they represent only a small share of the 281 million international migrants in 2020. However, the report notes that “this practice has serious consequences for its victims, their …
On the outskirts of Cotonou in Benin, precisely at the Carrefour Tankpè, is a renowned commercial space due to the strong presence of the Nigerien community that has established its business there. All kinds of items from clothing and telephone accessories to electrical and electronic equipment are available to consumers. Dialogue Migration immerses you in …