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 […]
