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Alarme Phone Sahara report exposes surge in deportations by Algeria in 2024
Along the border between Algeria and Niger, the desert has become a human battleground. The 2024 report Alarme Phone Sahara uncovers a deepening humanitarian crisis marked by a surge in brutal deportations and tragic loss of life. Driven by a controversial alliance among Maghreb States, these forced expulsions are compounding the suffering of sub-Saharan migrants, …
Pope Francis: a painful loss for migrants!
Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, was widely recognized for his unwavering dedication to the rights of migrants and refugees. A steadfast advocate for human dignity, respect, and compassion, he consistently urged the global community to pay greater attention to their struggles. Since his election in 2013, the 266th Pope had been …
Pope Francis, passionate advocate for migrants passed away !
After 12 years at the helm of the Vatican, Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 on 21 April 2025, coinciding with Easter Monday. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, his birth name, was the first non-European pope to lead the Vatican in 13 centuries. Elected on 13 March 2013 to widespread surprise following the resignation …
Senegalese victims’ association returns to western town 6 months after tragedy
On 8 September 2024, a rare tragedy struck Senegal, particularly affecting the department of Mbour. A fishing boat capsized, resulting in several deaths and displacing many people. Today, some individuals continue to raise their voices, urging action to prevent such disasters from happening again, as people continue to mourn the departed. Surprisingly, the tragic events …
Dakarsuburbs takes lead in awareness raising
Raising awareness about migration is everyone’s business, and this seems to be well understood in the suburbs of Dakar. As part of the fight against illegal emigration in Keur Massar, a suburb in Dakar, the Académie Banlieue Culture, Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Génération Solidaire Sénégalaise organised a workshop in February in Keur Massar to involve …
NGO OTRA Africa gears up for international symposium on migration in Dakar
The recent migration crisis has prompted NGO, OTRA Africa, to rise up to the challenge. The civil society organisation holds a gathering from 9th to 12th April for more in-depth discussions on migration issues. At a time when migration remains a global priority, the Dakar international symposium promises to be a groundbreaking initiative, bringing hope …
