Cultures, territories and migration journeys across the African continent.
Niger is an economy on life support. In Tahoua and Zinder, thousands of households depend almost entirely on the financial support of relatives working abroad. A study by the IOM in October 2024, which surveyed 2,345 migrants, indicates thatthe money sent home is used for food, healthcare and school fees. There is almost nothing left …
Sectors such as building and public works (BTP) lie at the heart of national development. In Benin, one of the country’s flagship projects, which is helping to restore the image of the economic capital and several other cities, is being carried out by many hands.One December morning in 2025, in Adjagbo on the outskirts of …
The seventh edition of the festival is currently taking place in Niger. Beyond the festivities, the event is a living laboratory of continental unity. At the Radisson Blu, which has been transformed into a crossroads of peoples for the occasion, artisans from West and Central Africa are demonstrating the concept of developing a shared identity …
Every year, gold panning and artisanal mining attract thousands of people to rural areas of Togo. These internal migrations, whether temporary, seasonal or long-term, transform territories, local economies and social relations. In light of the trade-off between economic opportunities and health and environmental risks, what is the actual overall assessment of these small-scale mining-related migrations …
From 7 to 9 November 2025, Bobo-Dioulasso hosted a three-day festival celebrating cultural exchange and cooperation through discussions and panels centred around the theme “Culture and Fraternity at the Heart of the Sahel: History, Security Challenges and Social Cohesion between Chad and Burkina Faso”. Well integrated Chadian community There are now more than 3,000 Chadians …
Blending narrative and testimony, journalist Daouda BA’s book, Les Rêves Brisés (Broken Dreams) sheds light on the human cost of irregular migration. It tells the stories of young people striving for a better future, of mothers who have lost their sons, and of a society that is facing challenges relating to mental health and living …
In centre-west Benin, particularly in the Donga department, irregular departures are common, driven by the desire to migrate and eventually return home and rebuild one’s life. However, this journey is often fraught with obstacles, forcing migrants and their families to prepare for the worst. Testimonies from Beninese migrants who have returned home after experiencing life …
Set to take place in Niamey in December 2025, the seventh edition of the Festival des Africains du Niger (Festival of Africans in Niger) will transform the nation’s capital into a vibrant cultural and social crossroads. Led by Marc Sylva Bikok, this annual event celebrates arts and traditions, and aims to forge lasting connections among …
Social organisations in Benin are working to promote safe and legal migration, upholding the human rights of workers, particularly those travelling to Gulf countries in the Middle East. In response to the trafficking risks faced by some domestic workers in these countries, reforms are underway and discussions are taking place to develop an advocacy document …
Agadez, a historic crossroads for migration routes in northern Niger, is now at the centre of a debate intertwining human tragedy, security and media responsibility. Journalists, who often witness extreme violence and profound acts of solidarity, were trained to improve their ability to document migratory journeys while protecting individuals in transit from exploitation or manipulation. …
Migrants are often viewed negatively and labelled as invaders or occupiers — pejorative and discriminatory terms that obscure their contributions. However, migrants play a crucial role in both their host and their countries of origin, contributing their expertise, creating jobs and actively participating in community life. It is precisely in this context that the Team …
La Kribienne is a restaurant specialising in grilled fish whose name turns heads on the beaches of Cotonou. A meeting place for lovers of Kribi’s culinary delights, it attracts Cameroonians, Europeans, Beninese people and tourists alike. Kribi is a seaside and port city in Cameroon’s South Region, renowned for its sandy beaches. The restaurant’s creation …