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Immigration: what do we know about asylum conditions?
Humans like to move. And this, since the dawn of time. Departures can sometimes be forced or not. Very often, the common denominator of their movements remains the asylum application. But what is an asylum application? What does the law say? Who can benefit from it? “Dialogue Migration” take stock of this sometimes very restrictive …
Migration: Why West Africa is a popular destination
In West Africa, mobility is deeply rooted in history and has been a major driver of development in the region. The region has the highest rate of interregional migration flows in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). It specifies that 70% of migratory movements in West Africa take place …
Shame on Tunisian President for his hateful and racist speech towards sub-Saharan migrants
On Tuesday 21 February 2023, the Tunisian President, Kaïs Saïed, violently attacked sub-Saharan Africans during a National Security Council session. He called for “urgent measures” against illegal immigration in his country, saying that the presence of sub-Saharan African migrants was a source of “violence, crime and unacceptable acts” and that the arrival of “hordes of …
From Chadian Kisar to Ivorian Attiéké: Travel through the exotic gastronomic world of Burkina Faso
In Ouagadougou, many restaurants offer customers dishes as varied as they are appetizing. In this Burkinabe capital city, each community marks its presence through its gastronomy. Travel into this exotic gastronomic universe where “Le Restaurant Café Sahel” and “La Bassamoise”, respectively owned by the Chadian Valentine Dedolyeo and Désiré Kouadjo, of Ivorian nationality, have really …
Valère ATIYÈ, 58 years of adventure: Wrinkle-free memories
Valère Atiyé returned from Bordeaux on February 28, 2022, after several decades spent in Europe. Since his return to Benin, he has lived in his residence in Abomey Calavi, a suburb of Cotonou. In the quiet of his residence, he now spends his time training young people in industrial welding and sharing his experience with …
Guinea: Short stories of migrants
Like many African countries, the Republic of Guinea welcomes many migrants from all walks of life. While some of them aspire to continue their path to Western countries, others prefer to go to African countries in search of better economic prospects. “Dialogue Migration” zooms in on two communities in the sub-region, well integrated in Guinea. …
