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Migration: Importance of Ethical Challenges in the Use of Digital Technology
The panel on Day 2 of the 6th edition of the Harmattan Forum addressed “Mobility Today and Ethical challenges.” Several panellists took turns presenting various talks, covering topics such as the free movement of persons within the ECOWAS space, migration, and the ethical challenges in the use of digital technology, among others. The second presentation …
Border crossing within ECOWAS is free of charge, official confirms
The free movement of persons within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) remains a challenge, as efforts persist to address migration and mobility issues with a more human-centered approach in West Africa. In light of this, the ECOWAS Political Advisor in Togo, Jérôme Wagou, sensitises the public on the issue. Speaking on the …
Forum Harmattan: respect for the human rights of migrants, at the heart of the debates in Lomé
Migration is a phenomenon as old as humanity itself. Flows of people arrive and depart from one country to another, year in year out. In 2020, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) estimated that more than 280 million people lived outside their country of birth. Each year, the statistics in this area increase, often fuelling …
Circular migration brings hope to some Senegalese youth
In a context of alarming unemployment and irregular emigration, Senegal is embracing circular migration by relying on agreements with countries such as Spain. This programme brings hope for some young people seeking a better future abroad. While the SenegaleseState strives to establish transparency in the selection processes, thousands of candidates are preparing to seize this …
Migration Dialogue 2.0, report better on African Migrations !
“To understand migration, it is essential to listen to individual stories, as they are the ones that bring numbers to life.” This statement was made by Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie during her 2016 TEDxEuston speech, where she addressed migration and the importance of understanding the human experiences behind statistical data. Indeed, information about African …
Migration: 1,377,146 people forcibly displaced in Chad
Chad borders a number of countries that are experiencing internal conflicts. These conflicts emanate either from political or military actors, or from rebellions or provoked by terrorist groups. These various conflicts have led to huge movements of people fleeing the atrocities. Many people have found refuge in neighboring Chad. At the end of October 2023, …
