The Sahara desert, vast and unforgiving, is far more than just a desert: it is the scene of poignant stories where courage and danger are intertwined. Crossing this vast terrain, thousands of migrants risk their lives in the face of unrelenting insecurity and overwhelming challenges. But in the midst of these ordeals, initiatives are emerging […]
Migration among Togolese youth is often viewed as a pursuit of better career opportunities. Leaving one’s country seems like a safer path to self-fulfillment. However, this phenomenon presents significant challenges, both for the migrants themselves and for Togo’s socio-economic development. Unemployment and underemployment have long been significant issues in Togo, particularly affecting young people. A […]
The Togolese diaspora plays a crucial role in the country’s economic development through annual remittances. These funds represent a major source of financing, often surpassing official development assistance and foreign direct investment. But what is the real impact of these remittances on Togolese families and the national economy? How are these funds used, and what […]
Despite existing laws, particularly the Protocol on Free Movement, the Right of Residence, and Establishment, governing the free movement of persons and goods within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),the reality is quite different. An attempt to cross some land borders within the ECOWAS region is enough proof. Aliou* is a Nigerien, […]
The development of African cities came about as a result of one particular social factor: commerce. This reality is highlighted in a Dialogue Migration interview with Dr. Anoumou Kouassi Rodolphe, a researcher and lecturer at the Regional Centre for Excellence for Sustainable African Cities (Centre d’Excellence Régional sur les Villes Durables en Afrique -CERViDA-DOUNEDON)) and […]
Zongo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Lomé, Togo has undergone a spectacular transformation since 1979, when its population was estimated at only 1,400 inhabitants. Today, this emblematic neighborhood faces rapid urbanisation, reflecting the dynamics of large African cities. The most recent census reveals that Grand Lomé (the largest urban area in Togo) now has […]
