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Sfax, a town where humanity is fading away

Sfax, a town where humanity is fading away From 02 to 07 July 2023, about 700 sub-Saharan migrants were massively expelled by the Tunisian authorities from the seaside town of Sfax. These migrants, among them women and children, were taken to the Tunisian-Libyan border and left to fend for themselves in the desert without food …

Mamoudou Hama Zakou driving instructor, “My ambition is to train many young people like me”.

Dialogue Migration met Mamoudou Hama Zakou is a young Nigerien, native of Niamey. At 25, Mamoudou is an instructor at Bonferey Driving School, a training center located in Niamey, the capital city of Niger. Mamoudou learned the job during his stay in Benin, specifically in Cotonou, after dropping out of primary school. In Niger, most …

Aboubacar Bah, the returnee fighting the irregular migration phenomenon

To get away from the living conditions in their countries, many young Africans opt for the adventure to the Western world in search of a better life by legal or “illegal” means. Some leave for further education in order to return and serve their respective countries. Young Guineans are therefore not on the sidelines of …

There is no zero-risk security, says Chadian rapper Ray’s Kim

Djasrabe Kimassoum Yilmian, better known as Ray’s Kim, is a engaged Chadian rapper. With his words sharp, his pen sharpened, he denounces and criticizes the bad governance that weighs down the development of his country. Ray’s Kim speaks for the young people who are marginalized and forgotten by the Republic. This several times awarded best …

More than 400 Malians expelled to Niger by Algeria

On June 17, 2023, Algerian convoys of trucks brought more than 400 people back to ground zero. These include women, the elderly and children. They were left to fend for themselves at the zero point which is the gateway to Niger from Algeria. On the Nigerien side, humanitarian organizations quickly rushed to their aid. To …

Types of DR Congo visas and how to get them

Before arriving in a country like the Democratic Republic of Congo, you must first have clear information on how the visa is granted. In the DRC, the Directorate-General for Migration (DGM) is empowered to issue visas to foreigners wishing to visit the country, provided they apply for them. Before applying, you must know which type …