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.
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.
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.
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.
Free movement and free trade within the region form the foundation of the West African economic community. But freedom of movement isn’t granted without the documentation of citizens and increased co-operation between police forces.
Spain was the first European country to use development aid on a grand scale to stop the migrants from coming. This is thought to be the model for current efforts of the EU.
Cameroon is a powder keg. Its English-speaking provinces are demanding independence, internally displaced people are competing with Nigerian refugees in Far North and Boko Haram is operating in an area where oil is soon be extracted.
For many years, this small country was shut off from the world. Millions of Eritreans have sought protection in countries around the globe. Now the EU is showering Eritrea with money to combat the root causes of migration.
More people are seeking refuge in Chad than trying to emigrate. This is why the country has received less focused attention from the EU so far, despite its central location.
In the past, Mauritania was mostly a transit country. These days, migrants traveling there are increasingly blocked. Police brutality toward the „foreigners“ is also on the rise.
The EU wants to outsource the sealing of national borders to Egypt, and Cairo presents itself as an accessory in carrying out the task. The condition of refugees in Egypt is catastrophic.
Although France has a long history of immigration, the country is increasingly looking to curb the number of people crossing its borders. Actively negotiating with migrants’ home nations is its strategy.
Viele Militärs sehen gewaltige Klima-Probleme in der Zukunft – sie appellieren an Trumps rationalere Seite. Doch auch die Army trägt kräftig zur Erderwärmung bei.
