The free movement of people and goods is one of the founding principles of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In practice, however, small migrant traders encounter numerous obstacles at borders, including multiple checks, administrative red tape, racketeering and occasional closures. These ‘border barriers’, whether official or informal, have a particularly negative impact […]
The Interministerial Committee for the Fight against Irregular Migration (CILMI), in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation, organised a strategic workshop in Dakar in September 2025 to present the operational action plan of the National Strategy to Combat Irregular Migration (SNLM) now aligned with Senegal’s Vision 2050. Vision Senegal 2050 includes a section on […]
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Niamey, Niger has recently issued an important clarification regarding temporary travel conditions for Nigerien citizens. The notice, dated 19 September 2025, introduces a requirement for holders of ordinary passports to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation for Morocco (AEVM). This measure, in effect from 25 September 2025 to […]
A recent report by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) highlights a frequently overlooked fact: more than three-quarters i.e. 77% of migration in West and Central Africa occurs within the region itself. This finding challenges the widespread perception that African migration is primarily directed toward Europe or North America. Mobility is deeply rooted in the […]
It is well known that travelling to certain African countries can be frustrating. The mere mention of some countries is often enough to put travellers off due to the numerous administrative procedures, transport issues and risks of corruption encountered. Fortunately, however, several States have recently revised their migration policies to make it easier for people […]
InfoMigrants-French has reported that the British have organised demonstrations across the country to demand an end to housing asylum seekers in hotels. Following these protests, InfoMigrants reports that the government has decided to reform the asylum system and gradually close all hotels. Of the approximately two hundred hotels that were requisitioned to accommodate asylum seekers, […]
