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The Mbayang Diop Case: An All-Out Effort to Secure a Royal Pardon
Almost a decade after being sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, Mbayang Diop’s fate has once again mobilised Senegalese civil society. United in a coalition bringing together human rights advocates, intellectuals and organisations, they have issued a solemn appeal for clemency. What better occasion than the World Day Against the Death Penalty to draw attention …
Focus on the Sustainable Reintegration of Returning Migrants in Senegal
After returning home, the journey to rebuilding stability is often steeped in difficulties. To provide more concrete and sustainable solutions to this challenge, Senegal and its partners are striving to strengthen the National Orientation Mechanism (MNO). Gathered in Dakar, government officials and international stakeholders discussed ways of transforming this mechanism into a permanent support system, …
In northern Chad, Workers Are Also Exposed to Abuse
A survey by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), carried out in March 2026 amongst 1,604 migrants in Faya and Kalait, reveals that northern Chad is both a destination and a transit area. Whilst 55 per cent of those surveyed are in employment, the study, published on 1 October 2026, also highlights instances of forced …
Eastern Migration Route: Danger Fails to Deter Migrants from Setting Out
At least 139 migrants died when a boat sank off the coast of Djibouti during the night of 8 to 9 October 2026, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). This incident highlights the persistent dangers of the Eastern migration route, used by thousands of people heading for Yemen and the Gulf states. The …
Press Review: Migration Routes Under Pressure
Deadly shipwrecks in the Mediterranean, rescues in the Atlantic, mass departures from the West African coast and the tougher European migration policies have made headlines in October. These occurrences highlight the persistent dangers of the routes taken by those seeking exile. In Senegal, three canoes carrying 190 Senegalese nationals, including some 60 children, arrived on …
Deportations from Algeria: Can Niger Turn Assamaka Into a National Return Management System?
On the Niger-Algeria border, Assamaka has become much more than just a border post. The steady stream of people deported from Algeria has made it one of the main points of tension in Niger’s migration policy. Faced with rising numbers of people arriving and the limitations of humanitarian support systems, a question now arises: can …
Niger: How Migration Governance is Being Reshaped – From Humanitarian Emergency to National Ownership
Twenty years after signing its headquarters agreement with the International Organisation for Migration, Niger is seeking to usher in a new phase of cooperation. Migration governance, reintegration, youth employment, the diaspora and local development must now be more closely integrated with the priorities defined in Niamey. This repositioning, however, is part of a longer-standing trend: …
Studying Abroad: The Cost of Education As A Major Challenge for Young Africans’ Mobility
In Flanders, applications for student scholarships increased by 9% during the 2025–2026 academic year, reaching around 137,100 applications. Whilst more than half of the applications were approved, this trend underlines the role of financial support in access to higher education. For young Africans thinking about pursuing their studies abroad, the issue of funding is also …
Human Trafficking: Chad Staying at Tier 3!
On October 9, 2026, the U.S. State Department released its annual report on human trafficking. For Chad, the results are clear: the country still ranks at Tier 3, the lowest category in this international ranking. The US government believes that Chadian authorities lack full compliance with the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking …
Central Sahel: Close to 4 Million People Displaced, UNHCR Says
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has sounded the alarm over the worsening crisis of forced displacement in the Central Sahel, particularly in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. The region is home to nearly 4 million displaced people, including more than 818,000 refugees and asylum-seekers. According to UNHCR, these figures have doubled since …
