Expert analyses, op-eds and contributions on African migration dynamics.
34 papers
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 …
Koffi Dzakpata 3 min
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 …
Koffi Dzakpata 3 min
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 …
Koffi Dzakpata 3 min
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 …
Koffi Dzakpata 2 min
How can we explain why certain young Africans choose to migrate to another African country? In this episode of Dialogue Migration, we follow the journey of a young man, Gérôme, who has spent nearly a decade travelling across Africa. In Cotonou, Benin, you will meet young people of various nationalities. They come from different African …
Ange Banouwin 4 min
In this article, gender and development expert Baltazar Atangana analyses current trends in African migration policies, highlighting those that successfully combine humanism with institutional innovation. Africa, a continent characterised by significant intra-regional mobility, now stands at a migratory crossroads where major economic, political and social issues are at stake – more so than ever before. …
Baltazar ATANGANA 6 min
Long overshadowed by North African migration routes, Mauritania emerged in 2024 as the main departure point for irregular migrants heading to Spain. This geographical shift, highlighted in Spain’s annual national security report published on 22 May 2025, reflects a profound reconfiguration of migration dynamics in West Africa, driven by instability in the Sahel and new …
Tamaltan Inès Sikngaye 4 min
Benin plans to revise its migration policy. In early April 2025, the government announced its decision to table a bill before the National Assembly for review and possible adoption. The proposed legislation concerns the entry, stay, residence and exit of foreigners in the Republic of Benin. Additionally, the law granting nationality to Afro-descendants has been …
Ange Banouwin 7 min
Migration is generally viewed from two perspectives: immigration from the host country’s point of view, and emigration from the perspective of the country of origin. This distinction often gives rise to the introduction of additional terminology. Remigration, for instance, is a term that can be interpreted in a variety of ways, thus giving rise to …
Ange Banouwin 3 min
Migration is an inevitable reality for many young Africans seeking a better future, whether by moving to other countries on the continent or by moving to the Western World. Whether voluntarily or forced, it still raises numerous challenges, including psychological implications that are often overlooked. Between hope, disillusionment and resilience, young migrants face complex emotional …
Koffi Dzakpata 3 min