Expert analyses, op-eds and contributions on African migration dynamics.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Increasingly, migration is a theme at the heart of various audiovisual, literary and artistic productions. Aged 27, Justencia Débora Mbembo is a Gabonese author, screenwriter, specialised in children’s books and animated films. Outside of her native country, she has lived in Niger and Benin. In recent years, she has made a name for herself as …
At the bend of countless puddles of seaweed and alleys flooded by rainwater, the Diops’ home is lost in the sinister scenery of the Pikine Sor Daga district in Saint Louis, northern Senegal. For someone who comes to visit for the first time, the geolocation system may not be enough to find the house. You …
In Senegal, the regions of Ziguinchor (southwest) and Kédougou (southeast) are renowned for their history of major migratory flows. The reasons for departures and arrivals vary from one region to another, as do their socio-economic impacts in these areas. The United Nations estimates that around 700,000 Senegalese emigrants resided in all countries of the world …
Dialogue Migration walks you through the migration lexicon and phrases which includes commonly used terms and concepts to give you an insight into the issue.
Benin has been experiencing a spiral of terrorist attacks since 2021. As in some neighbouring countries, mainly Burkina Faso and Togo, the repercussions of these attacks are creating displacements of populations to northwestern regions of Benin, as well as internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country who are fleeing attacked areas, particularly the departments of …