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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
