In Porto-Novo, a city located about thirty kilometres from Cotonou, there is a market called Gbègo. Named after the neighbourhood in which it is located – a term meaning ‘rebirth’ in the local Gun language – it is one of the largest markets in Benin’s capital city. Gbègo’s uniqueness extends beyond the goods on display […]
The cohesion of communities from different countries that find themselves in the same African territory is often rooted in long-standing secular ties. An example of this can be seen in the relationship between the peoples of Burkina Faso and Chad. Although they are not immediate neighbours, the two countries share close connections through their location […]
The rescue of 112 migrants who were left adrift off the coast of Dakar, Senegal has drawn widespread attention. Yet behind this narrowly averted tragedy lies a darker reality: the Atlantic route has become one of the world’s deadliest migration corridors. With rising unemployment, a deepening fishing crisis, increased repression and a lack of sustainable […]
The demand for academic mobility in Africa is growing remarkably, driven by the search for quality education and better opportunities at an affordable cost. In recent years, Togo has become a popular destination for many students from Gabon. Attracted by the rigour of the education system, the recognition of degrees and more affordable tuition fees […]
In the Sahel region, where temperatures often exceed 40°C during the hottest months of the year, such as March and April, heatwaves make daily life especially challenging. In countries such as Niger, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso and Mauritania, the lack of green spaces means there are few places to seek shelter and rest. Against this […]
During major religious and cultural gatherings in Senegal, the phenomenon of irregular departures intensifies, fuelled by promises of a better future, economic constraints and family influences, resulting in increased migratory flows towards Europe. During these festive periods, roads and markets become meeting places where young people in search of opportunities come into contact with informal […]
