Stories and voices of people directly concerned by migration in Africa.
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 …
Migration is not just movement. It is a memory, struggle and sometimes, return. In this article, three Senegalese individuals open up about their journeys in pursuit of a better life beyond borders. Khalil Baldé, once an irregular migrant from Dakar, now resettled in Mbour, reflects on his ordeals in North Africa. Fallou Diop, from Guédiawaye, …
In Cotonou, Benin’s bustling economic capital, migration has quietly shaped local communities for decades. From neighbouring West African countries to Central Africa, people on the move have brought with them diverse cultures, challenges and opportunities for cohabitation. At the heart of this dynamic lies the Centre Sportif Municipal Soweto, where migrants and locals meet, play …
Many young graduates from neighbouring countries – as well as from across West and Central Africa – come to Benin to pursue their university education. There are several reasons behind this choice. Dialogue Migration met with some of these students in Cotonou to learn why they chose this West African country for their studies. There …
Mélanie is a Niamey-based caterer who skillfully blends family heritage with a measured entrepreneurial spirit. Growing up in the Poudrière district, she learned the traditional art of Dokounou* from her mother. Daughter of a war veteran, Mélanie has combined academic studies, internships and early business ventures to forge a truly authentic career path. In the …
In today’s digital age, social networks are shaping the dreams, ambitions and perceptions of an entire generation. In Togo and many other West African countries, thousands of young people log on to platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube each day to follow the lives of those who have crossed borders. They are presented with …
A native of Koumra in southern Chad, Migo Natolban is a prominent figure in the African diaspora in Canada. Since arriving in Canada twenty years ago, he has established himself as a broadcaster, writer, media entrepreneur and founder of the web radio station Réseau des Citoyens (Citizen Network). Réseau des Citoyens was created as a …
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 …