Atlas of African Migration: Algeria’s Migration Reality
The role of Algeria in African migration is unique. The nation, which is situated between Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, serves as a transit point for migrants and a host for refugees. It also faces persistent issues with displacement. Persistent refugee crises, shifting asylum trends, and protection gaps for vulnerable populations have changed the country’s migration landscape, exposing a complex humanitarian and security situation that characterises the region. One of...
NEWLY PUBLISHED ARTICLE: Rural-Urban Migration and Translocal Livelihoods in West Africa: Review of Literature (Authors: Edmond Akwasi Agyeman, Joseph Kofi Teye, and Joseph Yaro)
In Western Africa, migration from rural to urban areas has long been influenced by daily life and a long historical tie between people and communities. People have been migrating to cities in pursuit for a better life for decades due to the economic differences between rural and urban locations. Recent studies show that immigration flows are reducing and some migrants are returning to rural areas. Even though this is the case, urban centres continue to pull many...
Sexual Violence Against Refugees in Sudan’s El Fasher
The conflict in Sudan’s North Darfur region has spiralled into one of the most devastating humanitarian crises in recent years. In El Fasher, relentless violence has uprooted tens of thousands of civilians. Survivor’s testimonies reveal patterns of targeted brutality, underscoring the deliberate dismantling of civilian life and the erosion of basic human dignity. The conflict in Sudan, particularly in North Darfur’s capital El Fasher, has triggered a severe humanitarian catastrophe marked by mass...
Uganda’s refugee-friendly policies: Uganda’s progressive approach to refugee self-reliance
Uganda is globally recognised as one of the most progressive refugee hosting nations. Uganda is home to more than 1.9 million refugees and asylum seekers (UNHCR, 2025), and its refugee policy stands out in a global context where many states maintain restrictive asylum systems. Unlike many host countries, Uganda grants refugees the right to work, move freely, and access public services, embedding self-reliance at the...
Tigray & Ethiopia: Post-conflict displacement and the challenge of reintegration
Introduction Three years after the Tigray conflict in Ethiopia ended, the human cost of the war is still painfully visible. Tens of thousands of people remain displaced and struggling to maintain their livelihoods and access basic services. Behind all of the basic needs and services after a war, we often forget or ignore the psychological trauma caused by violence, loss and displacements. For many, the mental scars of the conflict persist for...
Non-Refoulement under Strain: South Africa’s Asylum System and Regional Displacement
The southern African political and social landscape is highly influenced by features of migration and forced displacement. Cross-border migration has continuously been driven by conflicts, economic instability, and environmental stress from within and neighbouring African countries. Yet, at the heart of all this tension is the principle of non-refoulement, which is a cornerstone of international human rights law that prohibits returning refugees/migrants to situations of harm (UNHCR, 2025). Understanding non-Refoulement
