Since 2014, more than 72 000 migrants have died or gone missing worldwide while attempting to escape conflict, disaster or poverty. The year 2024 marked a particularly devastating peak, with at least 8,938 migrant deaths, which is a record high. In a report published on 29 April 2025, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) highlighted […]
Spain is a key destination for many African migrants due to its geographical location and economic context. If there is one country that deserves priority on the guest list, it is Spain. The country’s Minister for Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elsa Velasco Delgado, attended the Dakar 2025 International Symposium on Migration, held in Dakar […]
Following the 2024 edition in Las Palmas, Spain, the 2025 Dakar International Colloquium on Migration was held from 10 to 12 April. The colloquium aimed to foster in-depth discussions and drive concrete actions to improve the conditions of migrants around the world. Organised by the NGO Otra Africa, the event brought together experts and government […]
The NGO Otra Africa organiser of the Dakar International Colloquium on Migration, which took place from 10 to 12 April, recognised the daily efforts of outstanding migration advocates , in the hope of inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. All work deserves pay,’ as the saying goes. And it remains essential to set examples […]
Along the border between Algeria and Niger, the desert has become a human battleground. The 2024 report Alarme Phone Sahara uncovers a deepening humanitarian crisis marked by a surge in brutal deportations and tragic loss of life. Driven by a controversial alliance among Maghreb States, these forced expulsions are compounding the suffering of sub-Saharan migrants, […]
Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, was widely recognized for his unwavering dedication to the rights of migrants and refugees. A steadfast advocate for human dignity, respect, and compassion, he consistently urged the global community to pay greater attention to their struggles. Since his election in 2013, the 266th Pope had been […]
