Stories and voices of people directly concerned by migration in Africa.
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 …
There are several profiles of people in the boats of misfortune on the way to Europe. It is not only fishermen who embark in these canoes as often noted in the media’s coverage of migration issues in Senegal. Cheikh Ndour, like many other young Senegalese, is a graduate. He studied Electronics and Mechanics at the …
Niger, a Sahelian country located in the heart of West Africa, is a crossroads for migration routes. It serves as a bridge between sub-Saharan Africa, the Maghreb and Europe. Dialogue Migration met Professor Mounkaila Harouna, Researcher at the Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey and also Coordinator of the Study and Research Group on Migration, Space …
I remember like it was yesterday. This month and this year will accompany me to my grave. It was 7 p.m. when everything changed. We sat like a normal family in the living room for dinner. That was the last day I saw my father, my mother, my brothers and sisters. Today, even though my …
Beninese women go to work in the Gulf countries in order to earn a living, fulfill their dreams or take care of their families at home. However, their regular migration to some of these countries is full of challenges.. The working conditions of many Beninese women in some Gulf countries remain worrying, according to observers. …
There are many young people who want to go to foreign countries. Few of them go through a legal route. Mamadou Ciré Ly is one of the young people who want to study in Canada. Despite the difficulties of obtaining a visa, this young Guinean has chosen a legal migration. He applied several times for …
Benin, like many West African countries, remains a popular destination among migrant workers both from the African continent and the world. In this article, Dialogue Migration lists the difficulties that migrant workers may face in the country and outlines some needed skills to develop for a smooth migration. Migration to West Africa increased in numbers, …
Since the end of Angola’s civil war in 2000, this country located between Central and Southern Africa has experienced a significant migratory flow. It has been the destination of many Guineans in search of a better socio-economic situation. Discover with Dialogue Migration the migratory journey of Amadou Diallo from 2006 to 2015. “It is in …
One out of eight E young migrants in the world seek to improve their livelihoods and 4.3% of them study in foreign universities, according to the official report of the International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) published in 2020. The young Central African, Fabrice, who is among these young migrant students, met Dialogue Migration in Cotonou …
Returning home is a crucial step in migration. For many African migrants, seeking better living conditions was at the root of their journey abroad, especially to Western countries. Decent work or income-generating activity that can allow the various candidates to provide for their families left behind. This is the case of Banda Cissé, 45, who …
Jacob Kossonou left his country of origin, Côte d’Ivoire and has been living in Benin for 12 years for professional reasons in the turmoil of the political crisis of 2010-2011. Formerly -employed in a photo laboratory, he now owns a photo-video studio in the country while integrating into the Beninese community. Dialogue Migration, dives into …