“My nephews arrived safely. We never heard from them again”
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"Come my friend. Come rest" – a seemingly inviting call, resonating with warmth and reassurance, yet concealing a dark truth. This friendly-sounding phrase was overheard by our journalist, Eléonore Plé, during the summer of 2023. The dangers particularly affecting sub-Saharan African people in exile reveal themselves on the tracks of the train line that winds … Continue reading The perils faced by migrants in the shadows of Kasserine
Since 2011, tens of thousands of people have perished while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach the shores of the European Union, a catastrophe that has left thousands of families in mourning. Less known is the drama of many migrants whose fate is still unclear, having disappeared after arriving in European soil. Among … Continue reading “My nephews arrived safely in Lampedusa. We never heard from them again”
After spending months in routes used by people in exile in the Balkans in 2022, Specto’s Eléonore Plé wanted to see with her own eyes the conditions of people from sub-Saharan Africa crossing into Tunisia with the hope of reaching Europe. “It is about the people, not numbers”, she says, in this interview about her … Continue reading ‘They were scared. So, I’ve decided to shut up’, says Eléonore Plé about interviewing exiles in Tunisia
In the streets of Sfax, a bustling Tunisian city perched by the Mediterranean, Mohammed is one of thousands of foreigners who view this location as a ticket to Europe. Dreaming of a better future in a richer nation, the Sierra Leone national shares his story, which includes a previous failed attempt to cross the Mediterranean … Continue reading Mohammed’s journey of survival and hope
At the age of 19, Kamal has already travelled for years, crossing several countries in Northern Africa since having left his native Cameroon. Using Tunisia as a stepping stone, with a better life in Europe in mind, he recalls the harsh and life-threatening conditions of his journey. By Méline Laffabry (edited by Rogerio Simoes) Kamal … Continue reading Kamal and his exile life: “I am a migrant, and it is not easy.”
In the hustle and bustle of Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos state, Maduagwu Ogechukwu strove to build a brand as a celebrity make-up artist and videographer partnering with globally recognised acts and record labels. But in 2017, she left the glamour of the entertainment industry to fight for “a divine assignment”— casteism across Nigeria states. Her … Continue reading Meet the woman leading the fight against casteism in Nigeria
Disinformation is rampant and thrives among minority communities in the United States, including Latinx, exploiting language and cultural diversity like bilingualism or history. Limited fact-checking in languages other than English amplifies its impact, eroding trust and fueling polarisation. Language barriers and a lack of diverse representation within media and institutions contribute to spreading false narratives. … Continue reading Minorities more affected by disinformation, particularly Hispanics in the US
Ladu Isaac looked pensive as he sat alone at a corner table of his regular bar in Rock City, a suburb of the South Sudanese capital ofJuba. When the clock struck 8, he straightened himself up, his head supported by his hands, and glued his eyes to the TV screen as the anchor read out … Continue reading Crowdfunded community: over 6k South Sudanese evacuated from Khartoum
When the pandemic hit the United States in January 2020, Maritza Félix, a journalist based in Arizona – couldn’t visit her mother in the Mexican state of Sonora, bordering Southern Arizona. As Felix’s mother primarily relied on WhatsApp for communication, she noticed that some of the information her mother was sharing about COVID-19 was incorrect, … Continue reading Conecta Arizona: fighting misinformation in Hispanic communities in the US
Life came to a standstill in the usually chaotic Hai Mayo neighbourhood of Juba, with school children, motorcyclists, and business owners all standing on the streets discussing the murder of Anthony Surur. By Richard Sultan On 31 March, Surur, a 62-year-old engineer, was shot dead as he was jogging en route to St Theresa’s cathedral … Continue reading How a South Sudanese neighbourhood embraced community policing
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