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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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