In a village in the Filinygué department, north-west of Niamey, Niger a subtle yet significant change is occurring in agricultural and social practices. Hamadou Hamidou, a young farmer from Falwel, describes the profound transformation that has taken place in his life since he adopted the improved Hayni Kirey Précoce (HKP) seed variety. His story illustrates […]
While we often talk about people leaving for Canada, the United States or Europe, we tend to forget that many countries in West Africa, and indeed across the continent, also rely on the expertise of their citizens. In some countries in the region, these workers are highly valued and make a significant contribution to various […]
It is a well-known fact that migration has never been a tradition among the Chadian people. Despite numerous wars and harsh living conditions, they have traditionally chosen to stay in their homeland. Some analysts attribute this to a ‘lack of appetite for adventure’ among Chadians. However, in recent years, significant numbers of young people have […]
At a panel discussion organised by the Institut Fondamental d’Afrique Noire (IFAN) on migration dynamics between West African countries, Professor Ibrahima Kane examined Senegal’s rich migration history, emphasising its tradition of hospitality and permissive legislation that make it a welcoming land. This is a model that is both exemplary and subject to the challenges of […]
Amath Sarr, one of the initiators and a founding member of the Visas for All platform, which advocates for visa reciprocity and a member of the Migration Development Network (Remidev), shares his views on the platform’s achievements and future prospects, as well as broader migration policy issues in Senegal. Why was the Visa for All […]
On 2 June 2025, the schoolyard at Lycée Félix Éboué in N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, was overcrowded. Amid anxious faces and last-minute revision, an accent from across the border could be heard. Once again this year, thousands of young Cameroonians had travelled to Chad to take their Baccalaureate exams, the equivalent of the British […]
