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Gestion des dynamiques migratoires et intégration africaine

Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Examining intra-African migration phenomena means considering the conditions for strengthening African integration. This study employs both a historical approach and critical analysis. The historical perspective sheds light on population movements and the arbitrary demarcation of colonial borders. Critical analysis provides an objective basis for migration policies and helps deconstruct prejudices. Migration drivers reveal humans to be inherently mobile beings, constantly in pursuit of well-being; the urge to move stems from a desire to improve living conditions and gain access to material or intangible resources. Human and environmental factors have rendered African populations increasingly vulnerable, leaving them exposed to the necessity of migration. Consequently, the efficient management of migration flows is essential for economic and social development. The "push" factors driving migration are rooted in economic concerns, while anti-migrant campaigns are often based on stereotypes or prejudices. Ultimately, harnessing the potential of migration dynamics requires a governance framework that facilitates the movement of people, goods, and currency, while simultaneously upholding state sovereignty. Addressing the factors that drive people to leave—the "push" factors—supports population mobility and contributes to African integration. Transnational mobility within Africa aligns with the aspirations of Pan-Africanism: to foster solidarity among African peoples and those of African descent. Migration dynamics facilitate socio-economic integration, and human mobility contributes to the development of infrastructure and commercial exchange between states.
DOI: 10.19044/esipreprint.11.2026.p133
Language: English
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7225799187
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