Stories and voices of people directly concerned by migration in Africa.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Zouéra Cissé, a female migrant from Niger, has successfully integrated into the village of Ndiaganiao in Senegal, where she is building a promising future for herself and her five children. Despite the challenges of language barriers and cultural differences, Zouéra has become a beloved figure in her community. Her talent for tattooing and her dedication …
In the Niger desert, where dust and hope mix, Ibrahim Amadou Abdoulaye, better known as Babandjida, has carved out a unique chapter of his life. His journey, intimately tied to the Tabarkat gold mine near the Algerian border in the town of Arlit, tells the story of a relentless pursuit that swings between dream and …
Migration for educational purposes is an undeniable reality in the African academic setting. Every year, many Guinean students travel to study in Senegal, a destination widely recognised for its quality education and opportunities. Established in 1960, the Amicale des Élèves, Étudiants et Stagiaires Guinéens au Sénégal (Guinean Association of pupils, students and interns in Senegal), …
In some African countries, non-nationals are trying to strengthen social cohesion by organising community or recreational activities, as a means of fostering links between their fellow countrymen, other foreign residents and the local population. In Benin, the Cameroonian community organised a series of activities to commemorate Cameroon’s Youth Day on 11 February. The aim was …
In many Togolese and African families, one of the parents, often the mother or father, is forced to migrate to another country so as to be able to provide for the family. This search for a better life transforms the family structure and creates invisible wounds marked by absence and longing. Between hope and suffering, …
The liberalisation of the media sector in the 1990s in Niger marked a decisive turning point, for the media landscape and the diversity of topics covered. The opening up to the first private initiatives led to a wave of change that allowed newsrooms to move away from exclusively political storytelling to cover diverse topics such …
A graduate with a scientific baccalaureate (S2), with honours, Djibrirou Ba, known as Ablaye to those close to him, was destined for a promising academic path beyond the borders of Senegal. However, fate had a different plan for this young man from Ben Barack, a Dakar Suburb, one of mediation, even acting as a guide …
