Question bank: Africa: Migration Flows

What are the main means of transportation used by African migrants?

African migration flows occur both internally, between countries on the African continent, and externally, towards other regions of the world. Among the factors influencing these flows were the slave trade in the past and, in contemporary times, civil wars, political, economic, and social issues, and climate change. Based on this knowledge, which of the following reasons is NOT related to contemporary African migration flows?

African migratory flows have been a constant throughout the history of the African continent, both internally and towards other continents. One of the reasons driving these migrations is the search for better living conditions, fleeing from conflicts, poverty, and political instability. Based on this context, describe the main routes of dispersion of the African population around the planet and the historical factors that influence these migratory flows, and explain the importance of the concepts of State, nation, territory, government, and country in understanding tensions and conflicts in contemporary Africa.

During the last years, there has been a significant increase in migratory flows in Africa, often carried out in extremely precarious and risky conditions, with the aim of reaching European borders and other destinations that offer better living conditions. What are the main consequences of this phenomenon?

Migration is a common phenomenon in the history of humanity and has been a response to numerous factors, including conflicts and social issues. In Africa, various migratory flows are driven by issues such as wars, ethnic conflicts, and religious problems. These factors have contributed to the departure of Africans from the continent, leading to internal and external migratory movements. Considering the African migratory context and the influences of internal conflicts, identify an example of conflict-driven migration in the recent history of the continent. This example can be based on your own research or prior knowledge. Briefly describe the causes of the conflict that led to this migratory movement.