Matar Diouf, a young Senegalese man, recounts his difficult journey, marked by several attempts to enter Spain – from rough seas to aggressive checks by Moroccan police – which ended in his return home after quite traumatic experiences. Caught between hope and disillusionment, his story highlights the complexity and dangers of irregular migration. What were […]
After a long and arduous journey across Europe, Mame Mor Diarra Dieng chose to return to Joal-Fadiouth, Thies region in western Senegal, where he has built a stable life through hard work and determination. His story, marked by sacrifice and hope, embodies the resilience of a new generation that refuses to give up. Amid rows […]
Leaving one’s country is not always a matter of choice, sometimes, it’s a necessity driven by harsh realities. Many unemployed graduates and precarious workers dream of a life marked by dignity and stability. Diane Kouanba, from Burkina Faso, is one such person. Holder of a degree in Information and Communication Sciences and Techniques, with a […]
Memkoro Touré, a dual citizen of France and Mali, splits his time between the two countries. His ambitions extend beyond Mali and he dreams of a brighter future for all of Africa. Born in France fifty years ago, Touré first set foot in Mali in the 1990s. With him, he brought an innovative idea: a […]
It is quite common to hear about Western expatriates in Africa. But very little is said about African expatriates living and working in other African countries. And yet this reality exists and is deserving of recognition. Sandra Idossou, a Beninese professional, exemplifies this experience. For several years, she has built a successful career across the […]
Jeanne Heurtault is an independent researcher in social anthropology whose work spans a range of themes. Her research has taken her from Lyon, France to Cambodia and includes projects such as “The Memory of Slavery on the Island of Réunion and the Militant Dimension of Contemporary Identity Revaluation”. In 2024, she published L”’exode de jeunes […]
