Stories and voices of people directly concerned by migration in Africa.
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 …
After spending almost twenty years in Germany, Pape Ndiaye has returned to Senegal. Having initially gone to the immigration office to renew his residence papers, he was forced to return to his country of origin. Although he was well established and had a stable job in Germany, his return was a psychological shock for him. …
In 2011, Cyrlie set foot on Burkinabe soil where she enrolled in a local university. From her brilliant studies, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and a Master’s degree in Project Management. A woman with a project, she is a multi-tasker. Passionate about business and especially fashion since her childhood, Cyrlie ABOGHO, since …
Often seen by host countries as a source of problems, migrants contribute to development through both host and departure countries. As employees or employers, migrants generate wealth. They send their money home for the family or to invest in promising sectors. In this article, we focus on the financial contribution of migrants to Africa. Migration …
Cyprien Baza, a Rwandan refugee, has lived in Burkina Faso for more than twenty years. Baza, who left his country following the 1994 genocide, says he lost everything. Nearly thirty years later, he still hasn’t heard from his family. Baza, who doesn’t “believe in the future”, tells us about his career. With a black cap …
A large number of young Africans are forced into adventure. A situation they find themselves in due to governance problems in their sector of activity. This is the case of a young Beninese professional footballer who, because of difficulties in his sector, went to try his luck elsewhere. A professional footballer, Boliano has seen his …
This is something he makes no secret of. For him, life in Benin is a second chance in heaven. An “enfant terrible” of Abobo in Côte d’Ivoire, he is now one of the most famous DJs in his adopted country, where he has lived for over a decade. Let’s take a look at the atypical …
Isabelle Yacoubou, Beninese by origin, naturalised French, former basketball international, captain of the France team, Olympic vice-champion in London in 2012, has published Géante, an autobiography, published on February 16, 2023 by Archipel editions, presented in Cotonou on July 28, 2023. As a teenager, she left Benin for France, with dreams in her head. At …