Humanitarian and Migration Dynamics in Niger: A Regional Analysis
Niger occupies a pivotal role in West Africa’s asylum and migration landscape, shaped by intersecting pressures of regional conflict, environmental stressors, and political volatility. Bordered by Burkina Faso, Libya, Nigeria, Mali, and Chad all affected by varying degrees of insecurity the country has experienced sustained displacement, particularly in the regions of Tillaberi, Tahoua, Diffa, and Maradi. These movements are compounded by climate-related events such as flooding and drought, which exacerbate rural poverty and place additional strain on...
The Perfect Storm: Why Central and Western Africa Are Experiencing Record Displacement
“We are seeing that, overall, more and more people are on the move.” Luis de Freitas, leader of the regional data hub in Dakar for the IOM
Fleeing War, Finding Uncertainty: The Challenges Faced by Sudanese Refugees in Egypt
Background During the early twentieth century, Sudan was a protectorate of Egypt (in the north) and the United Kingdom (in the south), known as the Anglo-Egyptian Condominium. But, in 1956, the Republic of Sudan declared independence after Egypt and the United Kingdom relinquished their sovereignty. However, at this time, there was a stark divide between the northern region (wealthier, Muslim majority) and the southern region (less developed and Christian majority. This...
