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Discovery

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Cultures, territories and migration journeys across the African continent.

From Dakar to the Canary Islands: understanding why the Atlantic route remains a graveyard
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From Dakar to the Canary Islands: understanding why the Atlantic route remains a graveyard

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 …

23 Oct 2025 Tamaltan Inès Sikngaye Tamaltan Inès Sikngaye
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Why are young Gabonese students attracted to Togo?
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Why are young Gabonese students attracted to Togo?

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 …

21 Oct 2025 Koffi Dzakpata Koffi Dzakpata
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Hidden migration wave behind Senegal’s mass events
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Hidden migration wave behind Senegal’s mass events

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 …

4 Oct 2025 Ndiémé Faye Ndiémé Faye
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Struggle of displaced families from Makalondi in Niamey
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Struggle of displaced families from Makalondi in Niamey

In Kourtere, a neighbourhood in the capital city of Niger, Niamey, families from Makalondi – a town and commune in the west of the country – are striving to rebuild their lives. Among them is Daouda, a father of five who now lives in a makeshift shelter. Having been forced to flee armed violence, he …

8 Sept 2025 Youssouf Abdoulaye Haidara Youssouf Abdoulaye Haidara
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Indigo fabric: from its origins to fashion
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Indigo fabric: from its origins to fashion

Indigo fabric is one of the most iconic features of Beninese culture. Thanks to the creativity of local designers and entrepreneurs, it is currently enjoying a revival. However, its current revival is just one part of its deep and fascinating history. Spread across several regions of Africa and beyond, indigo fabric took root in Benin, …

8 Sept 2025 Ange Banouwin Ange Banouwin
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From culinary, community integration to identity co-creation in Benin
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From culinary, community integration to identity co-creation in Benin

Culinary art plays a vital role in cultural blending across West Africa. In Benin, Ivorian cuisine is especially popular among the diverse resident communities. This cultural exchange has given rise to well-known restaurants and maquis (informal eateries) that specialise in traditional Ivorian dishes. Some of these meals have also made their way onto the menus …

7 Aug 2025 Ange Banouwin Ange Banouwin
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Improved seeds as alternative to seasonal migration, rural exodus in Falwel
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Improved seeds as alternative to seasonal migration, rural exodus in Falwel

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 …

7 Aug 2025 Youssouf Abdoulaye Haidara Youssouf Abdoulaye Haidara
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Skilled workers in Africa, a strategic yet overlooked workforce
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Skilled workers in Africa, a strategic yet overlooked workforce

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 …

7 Aug 2025 Ange Banouwin Ange Banouwin
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Chadian youth choose exile faced with poverty, repression
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Chadian youth choose exile faced with poverty, repression

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 …

5 Aug 2025 Ndengar Masbé Ndengar Masbé
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Senegal’s open migration model: between solidarity, administrative challenges
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Senegal’s open migration model: between solidarity, administrative challenges

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 …

5 Aug 2025 Ndiémé Faye Ndiémé Faye
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Visas for All founding member speaks on Senegal’s migration policy
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Visas for All founding member speaks on Senegal’s migration policy

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 …

9 Jul 2025 Mamadou Diop Mamadou Diop
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