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NGO OTRA Africa gears up for international symposium on migration in Dakar
The recent migration crisis has prompted NGO, OTRA Africa, to rise up to the challenge. The civil society organisation holds a gathering from 9th to 12th April for more in-depth discussions on migration issues. At a time when migration remains a global priority, the Dakar international symposium promises to be a groundbreaking initiative, bringing hope …
Senegal calls on Mauritania over migrant expulsions
Since the beginning of March, Mauritania has initiated mass expulsion operations and arrests, primarily targeting migrants of various nationalities, including Senegalese. Many of the expelled migrants have decried the treatment received, claiming human rights violation. Mauritania, located on African migration routes, serves as a departure point for many migrants seeking to reach Europe. The exact …
Mauritania expels African migrants amid accusations, negotiations
The deportations of “irregular” migrants of five (5) African nationalities reported in Mauritania have sparked reactions in many West African countries. This wave of arrests and expulsions, which is said to have begun on 2 March, aims to send most migrants to the border posts through which they entered. It is important to note that …
U.S. mass expulsions threaten migration, human dignity
No sooner had U.S. President Donald Trump entered the White House than he implemented the anti-migration policy he had been advocating throughout his presidential campaign. The 45th President of the United States and his administration have deported thousands of migrants from the United States. This is by far the largest such operation in the country’s …
Can anyone stop new U.S. migration policy
It was one of his many campaign promises. When the United States President Donald Trump sets his mind on something, you can be sure that he will act on it. While no chartered aircraft carrying Senegalese migrants has yet landed on the tarmac of Blaise Diagne International Airport, vigilance remains essential. “The best way to …
AfricTivistes, Harmattan Forum partner to rethink African migration for sustainable development
From 19 to 21 February, AfricTivistes and six content producers from the Dialogue Migration platform took part in the 6th edition of the Harmattan Forum, organised by the Legal and Social Expertise Clinic (CEJUS) in Lomé, Togo. This event provided a platform to explore concrete solutions to Africa’s migration challenges, a major issue with ever-increasing …
