Amanda Bisong

Check out my latest article: Young Voices, Bold Futures: How Non-State Actors and Youth are Shaping Migration Policy in Africa linkedin.com/pulse/young-vo… via @LinkedIn

📝 The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises a new era of growth across the continent. But how can Africa truly harness this potential, especially in the vital textiles and apparel sector? Read the report 👉 bit.ly/45AK3ZL

[Analysis] #GlobalEurope: From ‘one stop’ to ‘why stop’ #Borders? An alternative way of thinking about one-stop border posts in #Africa, by @BruceByiers and @BusaSays | @ECDPM pubaffairsbruxelles.eu/opinion-analys…

📣 The spread of "one stop" borders in Africa is streamlining cross-border trade and immigration, but problems stall future growth. "Why stop" borders could be a promising way to move further. Read the commentary 👉 bit.ly/4jHH44V

Civil society, assemble! Join us for the 4th CS Thematic Dialogues on 27 & 28 May! 27 May: 🅰️ Session 1 (9:00 GMT+2): bit.ly/CS-4TD-27-AM 🅱️ Session 2 (17:00 GMT+2): bit.ly/CS-4TD-27-PM (1/2)

Furthermore: - Invest in climate & migration data for early warning + preparedness - Engage local actors, private sector & civil society - Promote migration as an adaptive response to climate disasters 3/4

As climate change reshapes mobility in Africa, bold and people-centered action at #AUEU25 is urgently needed. Africa’s long history of migration and climate-sensitive livelihoods demands adaptation-focused partnerships. #ClimateMobility #PeopleAndPlanet 1/4

Furthermore: 🔄 Propose regularisation over rushed returns ⚖️ Reclaim sovereignty in return/remittance agreements 🧠 Base migration policy on migrant experience, not external agendas A reset is needed: from top-down reintegration to migrant-centered justice. 3/3

African Member States should 📌 Fix fragmented, centralized return systems 📌 Empower African-led institutions over EU intermediaries 📌 Reject return to unfamiliar cities promote community-rooted reintegration 📌 End forced returns of unfit migrants e.g. via #FRONTEX #IRARA 2/3

🚨 Return & reintegration must serve migrants, not geopolitics! The African Non-State Actors Platform on Migration calls for urgent reforms under the #AUEU25 partnership. RR programs are underfunded, uncoordinated, and disconnected from returnees' real needs. #Reintegration 1/3

2/2 2️⃣ Return & reintegration: better support for returnees & coordination 3️⃣ Diaspora investment: leverage remittances for Africa’s growth 4️⃣ Labour mobility: transparent pathways & skills recognition for mutual benefit 🔑 #CivilSocietyVoice #MigrationMatters

1/2 Ahead of the #AUEU25 Ministerial today, the African Non-state Actors Platform on Migration held a session yesterday to define priorities for a stronger AU-EU partnership. Call for action on: 1️⃣ Climate mobility: joint policies for resilience & sustainable opportunities

📣 This week's AU-EU meeting offers a crucial chance to enhance the continents' partnership on migration, moving beyond a narrow focus on irregular crossings to the impact on mutual development. Read the commentary 👉 bit.ly/43lB1wN

📝 @BruceByiers and @BusaSays explore the feasibility and implications of establishing ‘no-stop’ borders in Africa as a means to deepen regional market integration and reduce the costs and delays associated with cross-border trade. Read the paper 👉 bit.ly/4iLdKKy

#GlobalEurope: Geopolitical shifts and human mobility - Rethinking #EU-#Africa migration cooperation, by @BusaSays | @ECDPM pubaffairsbruxelles.eu/opinion-analys…

This group of experts is in #Mombasa to review & validate a joint @ECA_OFFICIAL–@_AfricanUnion report on enhancing #FreeMovement of persons & labour mobility in Africa - focusing on #Ghana,#Kenya,& #Zambia. A key step toward removing mobility barriers & advancing the @AfCFTA

When we talk about #migration in Africa, we are talking about shaping a positive narrative and removing barriers to mobility! #FreeMovement #Migration4Development

@AdossiDr and @BusaSays examine Ghana and Kenya’s recent visa-free travel initiatives arguing that, in a shifting geopolitical landscape, African leaders must look inward for solutions, including policies on mobility. #Migration4Development #AUFMP 👉👉bit.ly/4bhBGTK

📣 With Ghana announcing visa-free travel for all Africans and Kenya lifting Electronic Travel Authorization requirements for almost all Africans, the continent is moving closer to free movement. What should happen next? Read the commentary 👉 bit.ly/4148kDv

The @_AfricanUnion call is clear: Let the people move, & Africa will prosper!!! #VisaFreeAfrica! #Migration4Development