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Senegal–Spain: migration at the heart of a strengthened diplomatic partnership
At a roundtable meeting on migration diplomacy in Dakar, Senegalese and Spanish officials reaffirmed the strength of their cooperation, which is underpinned by more than thirty bilateral agreements. Through initiatives such as circular migration, protecting workers and strengthening the legal framework, the two countries are demonstrating their commitment to consolidating a strategic partnership in the …
From the Nile to the Senegal River: Mbootaayu Leppiy Wolof traces the migration of Wolof people
On 22 January, the Mbootaayu Leppiy Wolof cultural association held a conference at the Blaise Senghor Cultural Centre in Dakar, focusing in particular on the migration of the Wolof people from the Nile to the Senegal River. According to the historian and disciple of Cheikh Anta Diop, Professor Amadou Lamine Yagué, this migration originated in …
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 …
