In Togolese and West African public debate, terms such as ‘migrant’, ‘refugee’, ‘displaced person’ and ‘mobile person’ are often misused, leading to confusion. Yet these terms refer to very different legal, social and human realities. The following text clarifies these concepts by combining international definitions with the Togolese context. Mobile person: A mobile person is […]
As the saying goes: “the world has been populated by migration”. However, migration flows are not uniform; some countries are better known as countries of departure, some as destination or host countries and some as both. What about Togo? This small West African nation, which borders the Atlantic Ocean and is part of the Lagos-Abidjan […]
An increasing number of Togolese people living abroad are acquiring the citizenship of their host country while maintaining a strong connection to Togo. The central question is whether dual citizenship is an opportunity for Togo, or whether it constitutes an obstacle to the harmonious reintegration of the diaspora. This issue raises profound legal, political and […]
Migration is more than just moving to a new place; it also means adapting to a different cultural, social, and economic environment. For Togolese migrants or future migrants, language plays a crucial role in integration, as well as in gaining access to employment, public services and local communities. Whether they settle in Europe, the Arab […]
Leo lands in Lomé. Koffi arrives in Milan. Same migratory journey. Two realities. As human trajectories become increasingly transnational, one detail remains: the way we describe travellers depends on their origin. One word can elevate, the other can stigmatise. When geography dictates status Leo, a young European, arrives in Lomé, Togo. He has a backpack […]
This is a historic step towards free movement across Africa. The country has officially abolished visa requirements for citizens of most African countries, as well as many Caribbean nations. This decision redefines continental mobility and sets a precedent for other African States. Since the beginning of the year, nationals of African countries, with the exception […]
