Cultures, territories and migration journeys across the African continent.
The 6ᵉ edition of the Harmattan Forum on Migration, held in Lomé from 19 to 21 February, addressed a wide range of subjects through eight panels with more than twenty speakers. One of the issues raised was the worrying situation of migrant women from Togo in the Gulf States. Pastor Édoh Komi, president of the …
In Senegal, the regions of Ziguinchor (southwest) and Kédougou (southeast) are renowned for their history of major migratory flows. The reasons for departures and arrivals vary from one region to another, as do their socio-economic impacts in these areas. The United Nations estimates that around 700,000 Senegalese emigrants resided in all countries of the world …
In Benin, non-nationals play an important role in the development of small-scale marine fishing. They contribute to the supply of fisheries resources at the fishing port of Cotonou, as well as in the seaside towns in southernBenin, along the coastline of the Gulf of Guinea, West Africa. Labour from neighbouring countries plays an important role …
The Cameroonian community residing in Beninis organising itself to address the challenges faced by Cameroonians.The Cameroonian community residing in Benin is taking a series of initiatives to provide an adequate response to the expectations of its nationals in the country. To this end, 10 years after its creation, the Council of Cameroonians in the Republic …
Major player in the publishingchain and in the promotion of intangible heritage in Benin and in the sub-region, through a project called “Mon Panégyrique, Mon Identité Culturelle” (Tribute to my identity”, Camille Sègnigbindé, president of the association Ecrivains Humanistes – Bénin, and coordinator of the said project, has published a paper and audio directory of …
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 …