Migration policy and arms industry The business with high-tech borders Radar, „intelligent“ border posts, biometrics, surveillance: to keep Africans away, any means is right. Von Fabian Grieger und Simone Schlindwein 15.12.2016
History of european migration policy From carrots to sticks To fight migratory movements the EU is using african states – thereby ignoring international treaties and european values. Von Tony Bunyan 15.12.2016
EU migration policy in Adrica Between Aid and Paternalism Three cities stand for EU migration policy in Africa: Rabat, Karthum and Valetta. Those were the places of negotiations about money and readmission. Von Eric Bonse 15.12.2016
Migration policy in Germany Nervous activity No idea seems to far fetched for discussion. Internment in Africa, termination of rescue operations at sea – everything just for the sake of keeping refugees away. Von Christian Jakob 15.12.2016
Migration policy in the Netherlands Reforms and repeated Internment The willigness to accomodate refugees in the Netherlands is limited. But there are efforts to improve the situation of displaced people staying in the country. Von Global Detention Project 15.12.2016
EU migration policy in northern Africa The logic of mobsters Kommentar von Emmanuel Mbolela The EU will only create more misery with its migration policy. As long as exploitation persists, people will try to get to Europe. 14.12.2016
Migration policy in Ivory Coast Getting out at all costs Ivory Coast has long been a popular target country for immigrants from West Africa. These days, however, many want to leave the country, especially young people. Von Katrin Gänsler 13.12.2016
Refugees and migrants in Nigeria Always Eye to Eye Nigeria was the first country to sign a migration and mobility treaty with the EU. The EU Delegation is working intensely to negotiate a readmission agreement, but Nigeria is expecting compensation. Von Andrea Stäritz 12.12.2016
Migration policy in Mali Corruption and control Much has been done to bolster security along Mali’s once porous border. Local police forces are only all too happy to implement the new border regime as demanded by the EU, with border crossings often requiring payment of a 'fee’. Von Hans-Georg Eberl und Moussa Ouédraogo 12.12.2016
Migration policy in Kenya How Refugees became terrorists Kenya has been the largest refugee camp in the world for 25 years. Now it is to be closed. The Somali refugees were declared terrorists. Von Simone Schlindwein 12.12.2016
Flüchtlingspolitik in Benin Geld aus Europa – kaum Entwicklung Benin ist Transitland, vor allem für Menschen aus Nigeria. Viele Beniner versuchen in der Region zu bleiben und in Nachbarländern Jobs zu finden, anstatt durch die Wüste Richtung Europa zu reisen. Von Katrin Gänsler 12.12.2016
Migration Policy in Niger Migration's main hub Europe is pumping millions of euros into the most important transit country in Africa and is counting on migrants returning home voluntarily. Von Katrin Gänsler 12.12.2016
Migration policy in Benin Little development in spite of european money Benin is a transit country, mainly for people from Nigeria. Many Beninese try to stay in the region looking for jobs in neighbouring countries instead of making their way through the desert to europe. Von Katrin Gänsler 12.12.2016
Migration policy in Uganda Economically potent flagship It acts as a virtual paradise for refugees in the heart of war torn Africa, whilst the economy booms – a success story. Von Simone Schlindwein 12.12.2016
Migration policy in Israel Weapons against refugees? First, Israel detained migrants in camps, now they are being deported to African ‚third countries‘ – possibly in exchange for weapons exports. Von Susanne Knaul 12.12.2016
Migration policy in South Sudan Far from Europe The South Sudanese civil war turns thousands into refugees every day, but this story, with millions of displaced persons, still remains an internal African refugee tragedy. Von Dominic Johnson 12.12.2016
Migration Policy in Senegal Sea Horse reining in migration Ten years ago EU agency FRONTEX opened its first office in a non-member country at the same time as it began closing the sea route to Spain. The surrounding waters are currently being monitored by Operation Sea Horse. Now there are calls for investment from the diaspora to revive the Senegalese nation. Von Andrea Stäritz 12.12.2016
Migration policy in Gambia A new hope For years, the Gambia's young people have fled abroad to escape poverty and repression. In 2016, however, a new president was elected. Adama Barrow promises alternatives to emigration. Von Andrea Stäritz 12.12.2016
Migration policy in Italy On the front line of migrant control Italy’s aim is to outsource migration control to Africa. To achieve its goal, it is tactically signing agreements to ensure that fewer migrants arrive on its shores by boat. Von Michael Braun 12.12.2016
Migrationspolitik in der ECOWAS Die große Vision: offene Grenzen Freizügigkeit und Handel sind Grundpfeiler der westafrikanischen Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft. Freizügigkeit gibt es jedoch nicht ohne Überwachung und verstärkte Polizeizusammenarbeit. Ganz nach dem Vorbild der EU, die das Geld dafür liefert. Von Andrea Stäritz 12.12.2016