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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 …
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 …
