On June 17, 2023, Algerian convoys of trucks brought more than 400 people back to ground zero. These include women, the elderly and children. They were left to fend for themselves at the zero point which is the gateway to Niger from Algeria. On the Nigerien side, humanitarian organizations quickly rushed to their aid. To […]
Before arriving in a country like the Democratic Republic of Congo, you must first have clear information on how the visa is granted. In the DRC, the Directorate-General for Migration (DGM) is empowered to issue visas to foreigners wishing to visit the country, provided they apply for them. Before applying, you must know which type […]
Dialogue Migration has been in touch with Ganki Akpou, commonly known as Tanti Maman. Born in Niamey in 1982 to Togolese parents and still living in Niger, she preferred to keep her Togolese nationality. She also maintains her love of sharing by spreading her skills through her tailoring workshop, where she trains young girls.
Climate change and its corollary of low agricultural production have a direct impact on the experiences of people in Nigerien villages. There are many young men and women who leave their regions for big cities including Niamey in search of a better life, according to a study by the World Organization for Migration (IOM) published […]
During the National Culture Week (NCW) in Bobo Dioulasso, the economic capital of Burkina Faso, a village of communities was set up at the craft village, with the flags of several countries flying overhead. This was a sign of an inclusive participation of the countries which have each set up a stand displaying their products. […]
In Africa, as in many other countries, socio-political actors are forced into exile, taking refuge in another country – whether on the continent or in the Western world. This is because of their civic engagement activities. Guinean activist Abdoulaye Oumou Sow shares the twists and turns of his experience with Dialogue Migration. In Guinea Conakry, […]
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