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Stories and voices of people directly concerned by migration in Africa.

Tchessi Fassassi highlights how sport drives integration among migrants in Cotonou
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Tchessi Fassassi highlights how sport drives integration among migrants in Cotonou

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 …

24 Jun 2025 Ange Banouwin Ange Banouwin
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Realities of academic mobility for foreign students in Benin
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Realities of academic mobility for foreign students in Benin

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 …

24 Jun 2025 Ange Banouwin Ange Banouwin
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Inspiration behind Mélanie’s success as culinary entrepreneur
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Inspiration behind Mélanie’s success as culinary entrepreneur

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 …

31 May 2025 Youssouf Abdoulaye Haidara Youssouf Abdoulaye Haidara
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Social networks, migration dream: between illusions and pursuit of a better future
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Social networks, migration dream: between illusions and pursuit of a better future

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 …

31 May 2025 Koffi Dzakpata Koffi Dzakpata
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Leaving is not a defeat; it is a quest for dignity! Migo Natolban
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Leaving is not a defeat; it is a quest for dignity! Migo Natolban

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 …

30 May 2025 Ndengar Masbé Ndengar Masbé
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Senegalese migrant Diouf risked everything to reach Spain by zodiac
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Senegalese migrant Diouf risked everything to reach Spain by zodiac

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 …

30 May 2025 Ndiémé Faye Ndiémé Faye
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From migrant to entrepreneur, the resilient journey of Mame Mor Diarra Dieng
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From migrant to entrepreneur, the resilient journey of Mame Mor Diarra Dieng

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 …

30 May 2025 Ndiémé Faye Ndiémé Faye
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Travel dream of an unemployed journalist in search of a brighter future!
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Travel dream of an unemployed journalist in search of a brighter future!

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 …

14 May 2025 Ndengar Masbé Ndengar Masbé
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I dream of re-enchanting Africa, entrepreneur Memkoro Touré says
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I dream of re-enchanting Africa, entrepreneur Memkoro Touré says

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 …

13 May 2025 Ndengar Masbé Ndengar Masbé
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Sandra Idossou, life of an African expatriate on the continent
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Sandra Idossou, life of an African expatriate on the continent

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 …

12 May 2025 Ange Banouwin Ange Banouwin
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There is a need for exoticism that we don’t talk about, French anthropologist says
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There is a need for exoticism that we don’t talk about, French anthropologist says

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 …

12 May 2025 Ange Banouwin Ange Banouwin
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Migration has made me stronger and more purposeful, Chadian music advocate says
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Migration has made me stronger and more purposeful, Chadian music advocate says

Solkam Yalom Félicité, also known as Yaya Culturelle, is an inspirational figure within the Chadian diaspora. With a background in health, she has worked as a versatile airport agent and a senior corporate communications technician in Africa. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is widely recognized for her artistic and social engagement. A passionate advocate for …

9 May 2025 Tamaltan Inès Sikngaye Tamaltan Inès Sikngaye
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