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Expert analyses, op-eds and contributions on African migration dynamics.

Human-centred African migration policy: Rethinking integration, inclusion, societal dynamics
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Human-centred African migration policy: Rethinking integration, inclusion, societal dynamics

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. …

4 Jul 2025 Baltazar ATANGANA Baltazar ATANGANA
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Mauritania’s role in Atlantic migration governance: Between containment and cooperation
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Mauritania’s role in Atlantic migration governance: Between containment and cooperation

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 …

1 Jul 2025 Tamaltan Inès Sikngaye Tamaltan Inès Sikngaye
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Stakes of Benin new migration policy
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Stakes of Benin new migration policy

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 …

2 Jun 2025 Ange Banouwin Ange Banouwin
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Remigration and human dignity violation
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Remigration and human dignity violation

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 …

7 Apr 2025 Ange Banouwin Ange Banouwin
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African youth pursuing better future amid profound psychological implications
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African youth pursuing better future amid profound psychological implications

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 …

18 Mar 2025 Koffi Dzakpata Koffi Dzakpata
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Is migration in Africa a path to development or a barrier to progress?
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Is migration in Africa a path to development or a barrier to progress?

Migration is a long-standing phenomenon in Africa, characterised by the movement of people within the continent or to other parts of the world. It is motivated by economic, political, climatic and socio-cultural reasons among others. Current debate on migration oscillates between two perspectives: is it a lever for development in Africa, or is it an …

13 Mar 2025 Koffi Dzakpata Koffi Dzakpata
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Positive impact of digital technology in DR Congo
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Positive impact of digital technology in DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has undergone significant transformations in recent years, largely due to the new information and communication technologies (ICT) sector. The migration of skilled foreigners has delivered considerable benefits to the nation, stimulating economic development, fostering cultural exchange, and enhancing connectivity on a global scale. New Economic Opportunities The influx …

12 Feb 2025 Laity Ndiaye Laity Ndiaye
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Migration’s contribution in DR Congo
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Migration’s contribution in DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a central African country that has experienced many socio-economic challenges in recent decades. However, migration to this country has brought considerable benefits to the Congolese economy, culture and society. First of all, migration has been retained in relation to cultural diversity in the DRC. Migrants from different countries …

19 Mar 2024 Laetitia Kasongo Laetitia Kasongo
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DR Congo’s visa is not the most expensive in Africa
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DR Congo’s visa is not the most expensive in Africa

The Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo issues tourist and business visas. For a traveler, the visa application for Congo Kinshasa, must be submitted before departure or upon arrival in the country. What is the real price of the visa in the DRC? There is false information circulating by word of mouth or on …

15 Feb 2024 Laetitia Kasongo Laetitia Kasongo
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Congolese loincloth: a cultural,economic symbol of great value
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Congolese loincloth: a cultural,economic symbol of great value

The wax loincloth is a high-quality printed cotton fabric that African women use to make their clothes. Today, it is not only used in Africa as it has become very popular all over the world. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the loincloth has become an integral part of Congolese culture. It is often worn …

9 Jan 2024 Laetitia Kasongo Laetitia Kasongo
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