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...
Research Findings Verification Workshop: Legal Frameworks for Refugees/Asylum Seekers and Children on the Move in Malawi
Malawi continues to play an essential role as a transit destination for international migrants mainly from other African countries including asylum seekers and refugees in need of protection. Children on the move including children of refugee and asylum seekers, separated and unaccompanied children also contribute to the share of people on the move in the country. The protection of asylum seekers, refugees and children especially unaccompanied and separated minors on the move remains a fundamental right...
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Feminisation of Migration: Reflections from the SIHMA Public Lecture at UWC
Migration has long been framed as a predominantly male phenomenon, shaped by narratives of labor mobility and economic survival. However, the trends and patterns of migration has shifted over the centuries with more women migrating as the economic providers of their families. Building on the relationship that the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA) has with the University of the Western Cape, and bringing non-academic setting experience, SIHMA delivered a lecture...
Cameroon: A Story of Shared Resilience and Open Borders
Cameroon is often referred to as “Africa in Miniature”, serving as a profound statement to the power of shared resilience in the face of complex migration dynamics. Since its independence, the nation has established a warm tradition of hospitality, evolving from a signatory of international protocols such as the 1951 Refugee Convention into a vital sanctuary that hosts over 413,000 refugees and asylum seekers (Operational Data Portal, 2026)
Zimbabwe’s Migration Profile: A Journey Toward Inclusive Migration
Zimbabwe stands at an intersection of movement, where resilience and integration meet. While international headlines often focus on movements of people away from the country, a deeper and more nuanced story exists within the country’s own borders. The Atlas of African migration provides a detailed look at these ever-changing patterns, moving us beyond headlines and directly into ground data and reports. Rather than looking at migration as a challenge, the Zimbabwean government...
The Human Reality of Migration in Angola
Migration is often seen as and reviewed through the lens of policies, statistics and legal frameworks. Yet, behind every number is a real person: a family looking for safety, a child crossing the border or a local community trying to help newcomers while dealing with its own money problems. To understand migration in Angola, we need to connect what the government plans with what actually happens to people. Angola has made significant triumphs...
