Cultures, territories and migration journeys across the African continent.
The migration route is very difficult, there are so many challenges along the way, confides Mamadou Lamarana Diallo from Mali in the Republic of Guinea. Looking back on his journey, he recounts, “When I left Guinea in 2020, I went to Mauritania, where I spent two years. I worked in a small café bar with …
As in most countries of the West African sub-region, young people in search of well-being who have emigrated are in transit in Benin. Their experiences and resolutions in this country are a form of resilience. Dialogue Migration met with them in Cotonou to talk about their experiences and their resolutions. In Cotonou, the economic capital …
Gender is an observable theme at the heart of migration in the West African sub-region. As an integral part of the diverse communities living in Benin, women are one of the most vulnerable. Between the desire for integration, business opportunities and other issues, the experience of these women in Cotonou illustrates the reality of this …
When we were children, we believed that dancing was a thing for bandits. But today, we realise that it is a profession in its own right. Dialogue Migration narrates the story of Stéphanie Mwamba. This 26-year-old woman, a resident of the city of Goma in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), …
The first water museum in Africa is located in Loumbila, a rural commune, about 25 km from the capital Ouagadougou. Created in 2005, this museum stretches on ten hectares. Its objective is to educate and raise awareness among young people about the values of water, its management, its knowledge and its virtues. If water is …
In the vibrant city of Goma, located in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, resides a talented actress and model by the name of Mediatrice. Since her youth, she has charmed local screens and catwalks with her undeniable talent and dazzling beauty. However, her fame had a downside: she struggled to find love. “Even though …
In Benin, a form of collaboration between trade unions and migrant workers has been taking place in recent years. With Dialogue Migration, Anselme Coovi Amoussou, Secretary General of the Confederation of Autonomous Trade Unions of Benin (CSA-Benin), Coordinator of the Multi-Stakeholder Platform on Migration in Benin (PMB) set up in 2019 which is a platform …
In this article, we further develop the pedagogical plan to really know who a refugee is and go deeper into the causes that can push a person to become a refugee. It is important to note that a refugee is a person who has left his or her country of origin because of well-founded fears …
The reasons that are generally given to justify the departure of populations from one country to another are, among others, socio-political situations, economic or cultural reasons. However, that’s not all. In recent years, we have been witnessing more and more population movements for climatic reasons due to floods, scarcity of rainfall, drought, bush fires, etc. …
The issue of migratory waves from Senegal to Spain through the Atlantic Ocean has resurfaced in June 2023 with a record frequency of migrant arrivals on the islands of El Hierro, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, La Restinga etc. As of October 24, no less than 27,000 Africans have landed on Spanish shores, the majority of them …
Abdallah Issa is a young Nigerian resident in the city of Niamey. His activity is the retail sale of fabric. His merchandise is imported from Nigeria. But since the coup d’Etat in Niger, his trade seems to be threatened. Dialogue Migration met Abdallah Issa from the Nouveau Marché district in the city of Niamey. Dialogue …
Student in 3rd year in Agricultural Economics, Raya Sana is a young multitasking lady. Translator, interpreter, trainer, entrepreneur, farmer… The 22-year-old student touches everything. She also helps other students who wish to study abroad with their application. This is a passion for her even though she could not leave to study abroad. Born to a …