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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
In addition to facing the security threat in the Sahel and hosting refugees fleeing conflicts in Nigeria and Mali, Niger is the main crossroads of sub-Saharan Africa’s migration routes. Where does the word Niger come from? What does it mean? What does migration bring to the country? It is to all these questions that “Dialogue […]
