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[Press review]: Migration routes under strain – between shipwrecks, violence and tightened borders

Recent migration news from West and North Africa, and on to the European and American borders, highlights contrasting realities. Interceptions, shipwrecks, illegal detentions and tougher expulsion policies serve as a reminder that lives remain caught up in increasingly perilous journeys behind the figures and decisions. Despite the risks, attempts to leave West Africa by sea …

Senegal,Mauritania find common ground on migration

During his visit to Dakar earlier this month, the Mauritanian Prime Minister Moctar Ould Diay sought to reassure the Senegalese authorities by stating that all African nationals were welcome in Mauritania, at a time when the country was facing criticism over its treatment of migrants. Prime Minister Moctar Ould Diay insisted that “the management of …

Commémor’Action in Dakar suburbs breaks silence on migration tragedies

On 8 February 2026, the Esplanade Demba KEBE in Pikine Guinaw Rail Sud – (Dakar, Senegal) was the setting for a vibrant and solemn tribute. Initiated by the Collectif des Migrants de Retour pour la Réinsertion et le Développement (CM2RD), chaired by Cheikh Abdou Fall, the “Commémor’Action” day was organised to honour the memory of …

[Press Review] Protecting minors from Europe’s restrictive migration policies

The dynamics of African migration fluctuate between protecting vulnerable people, improving regional governance and encouraging civic mobilisation, from N’Djamena to Dakar and from Banjul to Abuja. Meanwhile, Europe continues to tighten its asylum and border control policies. On 2 February, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) held a workshop in N’Djamena in collaboration with the …

In Amdjarass, cultural dialogue sheds light on Saharan mobility

The sixth edition of the Festival international des cultures sahariennes (FISCA) – International Festival of Saharan Cultures (FISCA), took place in Amdjarass from 7 to 13 February 2026. Amdjarass is the capital of the Ennedi-Est province in Chad. The festival brought together delegations from Africa, Europe and Asia to explore the theme of ‘South–South cooperation: …

Lomé hosts strategic discussions around migration, global governance!

From 18 to 20 February 2026, the capital of Togo, Lomé, will host the 7th edition of the Harmattan Forum. This intellectual gathering has become a pivotal event for discussions on contemporary migration in Africa and beyond. Organised by the Clinique d’Expertise Juridique et Sociale (CEJUS), in collaboration with the Faculty of Law at the …