Stories and voices of people directly concerned by migration in Africa.
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 …
Hailing from Joal-Fadiouth, a commune in the coastal petite-côte region of Senegal, southeast of Dakar, Sidy Daffé has experienced the dangers of irregular migration firsthand. After several failed attempts to reach Europe by sea, he decided to take control of his destiny by becoming an activist. Today, he educates young people about the risks of …
Sika’s name has become well-known among Chadian internet users. This young woman is known for her committed activism and regularly stirs up the web in Chad by denouncing the poor governance and profound social injustices that plague her country. Having lived in Canada for over a year, Sika Nguemta continues her struggle from afar. However, …
At first glance, Josiane*’s story seems quite ordinary. It is just the account of a migrant sharing her experience of migrating and crossing other Maghreb borders. However, if you listen carefully, you will discover the sad story of a woman and her husband searching for a better tomorrow, driven not by charity, but by their …
Can nationality be a barrier to entering the public sector in a foreign African country? And what happens when you need experience to get your foot in the door? Michael shares his experience in Benin with Dialogue Migration. Michael* is a second-year Master’s student specialising in Computer Telecommunication Networks and has three years of work …
Directed by Oumar Brams Mbaye, this documentary was filmed over 11 years in 14 countries across Africa and Europe. The 66-minute film unveils the harrowing experiences of migrants and sheds light on the often misunderstood reality of irregular migration.In this exclusive interview with Ndiémé Faye for Dialogue Migration, the director reflects on the deeply intense …
Even the most determined traveller can be discouraged from travelling in parts of Africa due to challenging conditions such as corruption, forced returns, constant checks and mistreatment. Cryspin Laoundiki experienced this first-hand on a gruelling 4,000 km road trip from Chad to Burkina Faso via Niger, Benin and Togo. It was an exhausting and eye-opening …
His real name is Cheikh Sadibou Ndiaye. A committed artist, he is driven by a deep conviction to raise awareness of the dangers of irregular migration. Through his music, particularly in his native region of Saint-Louis, he gives a voice to a cause that has touched countless lives. For over 15 years, General Ndar has …