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Latest verified news and analysis on migration in Africa, published by the Dialogue Migration team.
The death of Cheikh Touré: from dream to nightmare
Sometimes, the pursuit of a better life can come at a high price. In Cheikh Touré’s case, his quest for a better future and his dream came at the cost of his life in Ghana. For now, the Senegalese government is taking steps to repatriate his body. However, Cheikh was not alone; two of his …
USA – Burkina Faso: “Burkina Faso is not a land of deportation…”
Rumours had been circulating on the internet. On 9 October 2025, the Burkinabe authorities officially announced that Burkinabe citizens would henceforth have to travel to Lomé, Togo, to submit their U.S. visa applications. Appearing on Burkina Faso National Television (RTB) news (RTB), Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe …
Press review: Perspectives on mobility – Between dignity, solidarity,resistance
Beyond fear-driven narratives and statistics, the story of migration is being told through initiatives that inspire hope and encourage civic engagement. These initiatives are also taking political action that is redefining the boundaries of solidarity. This month’s press review covers locations ranging from Dakar and Tunis to Madrid and Washington. It highlights the journeys and …
Press review: local initiatives, struggles for dignity and untold migration stories
Migration news is not limited to shipwrecks and departure statistics. From The Gambia to Chad, and from Senegal to the Mediterranean, people are raising their voices, creating alternatives and organising resistance. This press review highlights positive initiatives and the struggle for rights, while underscoring the need to view human mobility from a broader and more …
Diaspora as key player in Africa’s sustainable development
On 13 September 2025, the third edition of the DiafaSud conference took place at the National Museum of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso as part of the 72 Hours of the Diaspora event. The central theme of the event emphasised the crucial role of the African diaspora in the continent’s sustainable development and the impact of African …
Impact of border checkpoints on small, mobile traders in West Africa
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 …
