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Zongo, the geolocation HQ in Cotonou

Located in downtown Cotonou, in Benin’s Littoral department, Zongo is one of the 15 neighborhoods of the fifth arrondissement. Its creation and its singularity, which stand the test of time, are the expression of a mix and a way of life between predominantly Hausa and indigenous merchant communities that have been perpetuated for several generations. …

Oni, the Eagle goalkeeper of Naja FC in Beni

Athletic look, piercing eyes, locks on her head, Bukola ONI, bib number 30, is the main goalkeeper of the Naja Football Club of Cotonou, based in Djèfa in southeastern Benin. Of Nigerian origin, this professional footballer has been travelling since childhood. She has been playing in football leagues between Nigeria, Benin and Togo for about …

Salman Diallo, professor and scientist: “Climate change can be a cause of migration”.

Welcome to the Dialogue Migration podcast. We are going to meet Mr. Salmane Diallo, sociologist, from Guinea Conakry. We will talk in this podcast about the emigration of young Guineans from the sociological angle, we will address in particular the causes, the consequences and the possible solutions. Welcome to all. Hello Mr. Salman! Hello! Please …

Migration and social networks

How social networks motivate young people to migrate We are witnessing a socio-digital transformation of migration. Digital technologies are influencing the migration practices of many young people in Africa. “Dialogue Migration ” went to meet Sally Bilaly SOW, expert and consultant in Civic Tech to understand the impact of digital technologies in the migration phenomenon. …

Abdoulaye Baldé, disappointement at the end of the road

Disappointment is a commonplace in migration. Abdoulaye Baldé, 31, thought he would never be a victim when he wanted to continue his studies in sociology outside the Republic of Guinea. After his degree in 2017, one of his older brothers offered him to continue his studies in Algeria. Little did he know that he was …

Ali Amadou, a young Nigerien migrant: in the search of Algerian gold

Asset or time bomb? Niger is a country composed mainly of young people whose average age is estimated at 20 years, according to the 2012 general population census of the national institute of statistics. Unfortunately, many of them have not attended modern schools. Most of them carry out rural activities or go on an exodus …