Frequently asked questions

Dialogue Migration is an independent information platform focused on factual, human coverage of migration in Africa. Led by AfricTivistes, it brings together journalists, researchers and field actors to produce verified analysis, open data and authentic testimonies.

Dialogue Migration is funded by institutional grants (European Union, UNESCO) and international foundations supporting press freedom. Our funding is transparent and does not influence our editorial line. Details are published in our annual report.

Journalists are selected for field expertise, knowledge of local migration dynamics and commitment to ethical journalism. Each application goes through editorial validation including a fact-checking test and review of previous work.

Our methodology has four steps: identify the claim, gather evidence from multiple sources (official data, experts, international organisations), cross-check analysis, and publish a reasoned verdict. Each fact-check is reviewed by at least two independent verifiers before publication.

You can report doubtful information via our verification form on the fact-checking page, or email verification@dialoguemigration.com. We acknowledge reports within 48 hours and keep you informed of follow-up.

We work with academics, IOM and UNHCR officials, NGO field staff and migration law specialists. Each expert is identified and credentials are checked. A list of partner experts is available on request.

Go to the Papers section and use the submission flow. You can send a 300-word summary with your full article as PDF. The editorial team reviews each proposal and responds within about three business days with detailed feedback.

We accept in-depth analysis, academic research, field investigations, documented testimonies and well-argued opinion pieces. All content must be original, sourced and aligned with our editorial charter. Promotional or partisan content is not accepted.

After validation, publication usually takes 5–10 business days, including editorial review, fact-checking of cited data, layout and visuals. You are notified by email at each stage.

Datasets are available from the Open Data section in CSV, JSON and Excel where applicable. Each dataset includes a short methodology note: sources, time period and limitations.

Yes. Our data is published under Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0. You may reuse it provided you credit Dialogue Migration with a link to the original page. For commercial use, please contact us first.

Yes. Dialogue Migration is responsive and optimised for phones, tablets and desktops. We regularly test accessibility and aim to meet WCAG 2.1 good practices.

Use the newsletter form at the bottom of pages or on the homepage. We send a weekly digest on Fridays with the main stories of the week. You can unsubscribe at any time.

We welcome partnerships with organisations that share our commitment to ethical migration coverage. Use the contact form with subject “Partnership”, or email partenariat@dialoguemigration.com with a short presentation of your organisation.

Yes. We offer training on migration fact-checking, data journalism and ethical editing on migration topics, for journalists, civil society and institutions. Contact us for our training catalogue.