Seeking asylum in Europe in 2019: Facts and figures
How many people asked for asylum in the European Union? Where did they come from? In what country did they request asylum? Here’s what you need to know about asylum applications in the EU in 2019.
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Most African migrants in Europe are educated, study found
A new UN study takes a closer look at who the migrants coming from Africa to Europe are - and why they left. One of the findings: Migrants are often more educated than their peers who stayed home.
Filippo Grandi: 'Europe needs to find a more unified voice'
The High Commissioner of the UN refugee agency UNHCR talks to InfoMigrants about tackling the root causes of migration and refugee flows, the current rhetoric around people on the move, and Europe's political response.
Gambia: Winning words warn of danger of the 'backway' migration route
Janet Badjan-Young is a Gambian playwright and director of the Ebunjan theatre in the Gambian capital Banjul. The Gambia has one of the highest migration rates in sub-Saharan Africa. The current government is trying to tackle the causes, but many young people still see Europe as a ‘Babylon’ instead of working to better their own country, thinks Badjan-Young, who recently won an award for her play tackling the dangers of migration.
African migrant numbers rise, but not all are considered refugees
As the German Chancellor Angela Merkel continues her three-nation African visit, migration remains high on her agenda. Across the continent, millions of people flee their homes because of war or persecution. Others from countries like Nigeria - the last stop on Merkel's tour, leave because they want a better life for themselves and their families. Once in Europe, some will be granted protection, but others won't be so lucky.
Open EU to African goods, German development minister says
Completely opening up the EU market to African goods would help reduce migration, German Development Minister Gerd Müller has said. In particular, he wants barriers to agricultural trade taken down.
How Germany should tackle ‘the causes of flight’
Germany’s new “Migration Masterplan” refers to the need to address the causes of migration, but what lies behind this objective? And how can it be achieved?
Mareyeurs, Senegal’s fisheries crisis drives migration
The documentary 'Mareyeurs' by director Matteo Raffaelli explores how exploitation of fish stocks in Senegal can drive young people to migrate to Europe.
Migrants’ skills are a baggage of know-how to be harnessed
During a seminar in Rome, international experts underlined the importance of harnessing migrants' skills to promote development in African countries.
Illegal African migration to Germany: What can and should be done
Eradicating the root causes of migration will take some innovative thinking. At an information session in the Bundestag, a panel of experts presented their ideas on Africa to members of parliament.
Migrants in Yemen experience 'inhuman' situation - IOM
Migrants in Yemen live in ''appalling and inhuman'' conditions, the UN agency International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said, urging the international community to boost its support.
ISPI fact checking on migration in Italy (part2)
The Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) has published a ten-point document taking stock of migration to Italy based as far as possible on objective data. Here are the last five points.