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Latest verified news and analysis on migration in Africa, published by the Dialogue Migration team.
US visa freeze: Senegalese fans’ hopes dashed as World Cup approaches
With the FIFA World Cup approaching, excitement is growing in Senegal. However, beneath this enthusiasm lies concern that the suspension of immigration visas announced by Donald Trump’s administration in the United States could complicate the travel plans of many Senegalese people who had hoped to visit for the event. While the measure primarily affects permanent …
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[Press review]: Migration routes under strain – between shipwrecks, violence and tightened borders
Recent migration news from West and North Africa, and on to the European and American borders, highlights contrasting realities. Interceptions, shipwrecks, illegal detentions and tougher expulsion policies serve as a reminder that lives remain caught up in increasingly perilous journeys behind the figures and decisions. Despite the risks, attempts to leave West Africa by sea …
Senegal,Mauritania find common ground on migration
During his visit to Dakar earlier this month, the Mauritanian Prime Minister Moctar Ould Diay sought to reassure the Senegalese authorities by stating that all African nationals were welcome in Mauritania, at a time when the country was facing criticism over its treatment of migrants. Prime Minister Moctar Ould Diay insisted that “the management of …
Commémor’Action in Dakar suburbs breaks silence on migration tragedies
On 8 February 2026, the Esplanade Demba KEBE in Pikine Guinaw Rail Sud – (Dakar, Senegal) was the setting for a vibrant and solemn tribute. Initiated by the Collectif des Migrants de Retour pour la Réinsertion et le Développement (CM2RD), chaired by Cheikh Abdou Fall, the “Commémor’Action” day was organised to honour the memory of …
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[Press Review] Protecting minors from Europe’s restrictive migration policies
The dynamics of African migration fluctuate between protecting vulnerable people, improving regional governance and encouraging civic mobilisation, from N’Djamena to Dakar and from Banjul to Abuja. Meanwhile, Europe continues to tighten its asylum and border control policies. On 2 February, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) held a workshop in N’Djamena in collaboration with the …
In Amdjarass, cultural dialogue sheds light on Saharan mobility
The sixth edition of the Festival international des cultures sahariennes (FISCA) – International Festival of Saharan Cultures (FISCA), took place in Amdjarass from 7 to 13 February 2026. Amdjarass is the capital of the Ennedi-Est province in Chad. The festival brought together delegations from Africa, Europe and Asia to explore the theme of ‘South–South cooperation: …
Lomé hosts strategic discussions around migration, global governance!
From 18 to 20 February 2026, the capital of Togo, Lomé, will host the 7th edition of the Harmattan Forum. This intellectual gathering has become a pivotal event for discussions on contemporary migration in Africa and beyond. Organised by the Clinique d’Expertise Juridique et Sociale (CEJUS), in collaboration with the Faculty of Law at the …
Senegalese gendarmerie publishes comprehensive 2025 report on irregular migration, human trafficking
The year 2025 is a significant one for Senegal, marked by major security challenges, including a resurgence of irregular migration and persistent human trafficking. Consolidated data from the Gendarmerie Nationale du Sénégal reveals an intense fight against increasingly organised criminal networks exploiting the country’s geostrategic position by using its coastline as a departure point for …
Mali strengthens migration response
Mali is seeking to reassert its leadership on the migration issue. . The first review of the institutional dialogue between the Ministry for Malians in the Diaspora and African Integration and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is a significant step towards structuring the country’s migration governance. The meeting’s ambition extends beyond providing a routine …
Spain regularises 500 000 migrants to manage migration
In a European context characterised by an increasingly restrictive approach to migration, Spain has taken a notable step. By approving the regularisation of 500 000 people in an irregular situation, the Spanish government is doing more than just taking an administrative decision. The country is also taking a clear political stance by recognising a social …
