Stories and voices of people directly concerned by migration in Africa.
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What if exile could be more than just uprooting, and instead become a geographical and political rebirth? For journalist Baba Alpha, the asphalt of West Africa has replaced the comfort of office corridors, and dusty buses have become travelling newsrooms under the open sky. Travelling from Bamako to Lomé via Ouagadougou and Accra, he crossed …
Ahead of the Commermor’Action event on 7 February in Yenne, Senegal Mr Saliou Diouf, founder of returnees association Boza Fii, spoke to Dialogue Migration touching on migration issues, community support and the upcoming Commermor’Action event . What is Commemor’action Dakar 2026? We play a central role in coordinating telephone lines and are often the last …
West and Central Africa have developed one of the continent’s most advanced regional frameworks for the free movement of people and the protection of migrant workers. Yet despite significant legal and institutional progress, many migrants continue to face barriers when seeking to exercise their rights in practice. According to Dr Christian Angue, Senior Lecturer in …
Seydou Diop’s journey was extremely difficult. The young Senegalese man travelled from east to west across Europe. He experienced the cold of Russian schools and foreign detention centres in Germany, before finally arriving in France. Having been forced to flee the war in Ukraine, he is now trying to rebuild his life after four years …
On a lively afternoon in February 2026, the basketball court at Charles de Gaulle Stadium in Porto-Novo, Beninese political capital, is filled with energy. Young athletes move from one drill to another as coaches oversee training sessions across the different courts. The sound of bouncing basketballs and squeaking trainers echoes through the venue as players …
As an international solidarity volunteer in Bordeaux, France, Ndoumbé Pouye supports local development projects. Throughout her career, the young Senegalese woman has promoted a positive view of migration, viewing it as an opportunity to learn, meet new people and experience personal growth. Ndoumbé Pouye is notable for her gentle yet confident demeanour. Her spontaneous and …
Kossi K. was 22 years old when he left Lomé for Casablanca. He had a student visa tucked carefully into his passport and a fairly clear idea of what he was looking for: a recognised degree, international exposure and the promise of a more stable future. Like many young Togolese, he saw Morocco as an …
According to several civil society organisations, Mauritania has recently carried out the expulsion of foreign nationals present on its territory. As a transit country for migrants travelling to North Africa and Europe, Mauritania is facing increasing criticism regarding its approach to migration management. According to the Central African news website CNC, it is believed that …
The 7th edition of the Festival des Africains du Niger, held at a hotel in Niamey, was much more than just an artistic celebration. It also provided a platform for profound political reflection, led by Moumouni Saidou, a member of the Refoundation Advisory Council. At the heart of his argument was the idea that cultural …
Young, ambitious Chadian have chosen to pursue higher education in Burkina Faso. Upon returning to Chad, these former students share the rich and varied experiences they have gained through academic learning, cultural discovery and personal engagement. Their stories reflect the reality of educational migration: a journey full of hope, challenges, and a renewed vision of …
The factors that influence someone’s decision to pursue their vocation in a host country can be numerous. In this interview with Dialogue Migration, Lydia, a national of the Central African Republic, shares her experiences in Benin and Niger. Lydia*, a mother of two, recently returned to Cotonou from Niamey, where she had been living. She …
In a journey fraught with obstacles and losses, Abdou Aziz NDIAYE recounts the underlying reasons for his departure, the hardships he endured overland and at sea, and his difficult return along with the support he received. What prompted you to undertake this journey, and how did the trip go? I wanted to support my family …
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