Stories and voices of people directly concerned by migration in Africa.
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 …
Having travelled from West Africa to Europe and then North America, Éric Agbemelo has seen the world while maintaining a connection to his home continent. Now based in N’Djamena, Chad, this Togolese man sees travel as a school of life, and returning home as a responsibility: to share the knowledge he has gained and help …
Cheikh Abdou Fall is the coordinator of the Association of Returnee Migrants for Reintegration and Development (CM2RD) in Senegal. In this interview with Dialogue Migration, Mr. Fall, who lives in Pikine, Dakar suburbs shares his insights on key issues surrounding migration. Kindly present CM2RD and outline the specific initiatives your organization undertakes to combat irregular …
In the heart of Dar es Salaam in Niamey, Niger a story of entrepreneurship and friendship has taken root. Born in 1997, Abdoul Razak and Ibrahim decided to combine their skills to open a barbershop in the neighbourhood where they grew up. Amidst an atmosphere of energy and determination, they embarked on a shared journey …
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 …
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 …