“My future is not here”: Migration, Borders and the political Hope in Gambia
Thousands of young Gambians have attempted an irregular journey to Europe, and many of them know that the journey could end in death, detention, and torture. The journal written by Saidyejeng and Drammeh opens up with a question: Why do young Gambians risk death and detention to reach Europe, especially because a lot of people are aware of the dangers of a “Backway”? The question matters far beyond Gambia; the question sits beneath nearly every conversation about migrants,...
Two Sides of One City: Rural Youth, Urban Migration, and the Search for Balance
Every year, a large number of people leave their home to pursue better opportunities. While many cross international borders, others prefer to move within their own country, from a struggling village to a growing city. Although the nature of the journeys varies, they all pose the same question: how do young migrants and the cities that receive them find their footing together? A recent study of Hawassa, one of Ethiopia’s fastest-growing cities, offers a grounded look at this...
Migration in Somalia: People on the Move
Somalia has long been a country in motion. Its people move within its borders, across to neighbouring countries, and along major international migration routes, driven by a mix of necessity, aspiration, and circumstance. Understanding migration in Somalia means listening to two voices at once: the migrant seeking safety or opportunity, and the communities and institutions that receive, support, or manage their movement. A Developing Migration Policy Framework Somalia has...
