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Border violence continues to mark Canary Islands despite falling arrivals
In 2025, the number of migrants arriving via the Canary Islands route saw a decrease of 62%. So-called irregular migration also declined by more than 40% nationwide in Spain. These figures, frequently cited by European authorities, suggest a significant downturn. However, behind these statistics lies a human reality of suffering and death, with threats merely …
1,000 days of war and protracted exile for women, children in Sudan
One thousand days after the outbreak of war, displacement can no longer be considered a short-term response to the crisis in Sudan. It has become a long-term condition for millions. The prolonged conflict has generated the world’s largest displacement crisis, which disproportionately affects women and children, according to the United Nations. Since April 2023, fighting …
About 8 million Venezuelans fled the country during Nicolás Maduro’s presidency!
One significant event that occurred in early January 2026 was the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US authorities. Accused of complicity in drug trafficking, he was tried in US courts. While this event attracted significant global media attention, one aspect that deserves closer examination is the number of Venezuelans who emigrated from their …
Training as a key lever for integration,economic mobility for intra-African migrants
In a context of high intra-African mobility, vocational training is now considered essential for promoting the socio-economic integration of migrants, enhancing their employability, and transforming migration into a genuine driver of development. Although many young Africans are moving within the continent in search of opportunities, accessing skills suited to the labour market remains a significant …
Priorities of the second phase of the CRPM: sustainable reintegration and diaspora mobilisation
In mid-December, the Projet de Coopération Régionale en Matière de Politiques Migratoires – CRPM (Regional Cooperation Project on Migration Policies) launched its second phase, to strengthen national capacities in Cameroon, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Madagascar and Senegal. A regional study highlights the crucial challenges surrounding the reintegration of returning migrants. On the eve of Senegal’s …
Crossroads of migration policy restriction, inclusion and cultural identity
Contrasting migration dynamics are revealed this month, from Ziguinchor to Agadir, Ouaddaï to Tripoli and New York to Washington. We see a shift towards integration policies, cultural and sporting initiatives, alongside persistent humanitarian pressures and tightening migration policies in certain regions of the world. The Ziguinchor region in southern Senegal is notable for its proactive …
