In this interview, Moustapha Diouf, president of the Association of Young Returnees of Thiaroye-sur-Mer (AJRAP), draws on his personal experience and civic engagement to highlight the risks of irregular migration and propose practical solutions. Through raising awareness, providing training and fostering cooperation between the State and Europe, he advocates for the efficient use of Senegal’s […]
Caught between two countries and two ways of life, Grace Gabrielle Princia Dooko found herself facing a destiny beyond her control. When she arrived in Senegal five years ago, she had to overcome obstacles such as language barriers, financial difficulties and the challenge of finding her footing and to flourish in life – first as […]
Momo Diop, President of the NGO Union pour la Solidarité et l’Entraide (Union for Solidarity and Mutual Aid) and Coordinator of Remobilisation pour le Développement (Remedev) or Development through Remobilisation, reflects on the tragedy of missing migrants. He shares his analysis and the solutions that civil society organisations, such as his own, are striving to […]
Chadian Masbé Ndengar is one of the most prominent figures in journalism and activism in his adopted country. Now in his thirties, he defines himself as a global citizen through his social and community engagement. His motto is: “Fighting with others for a better world”. In Dialogue Migration, we delve into his personal life as […]
Fatou is a 16-year-old aspiring footballer from Thiaroye-sur-Mer whose dream of playing in Europe is confronted with the harsh realities of failed irregular migration. Her story intertwines her passion for football with family dilemmas, shedding light on the profound motivations that push young individuals to seek asylum and the grave consequences that often follow. Amidst […]
In the silence of unannounced departures, a phenomenon is shaping Togolese society without making headlines: rural exodus. Every year, thousands of young Togolese leave rural areas to try their luck in cities like Lomé, Kara or Kpalimé. While this internal mobility may seem natural, it has profound consequences on agriculture, family structures and the economic […]
