Welcome to
African Migrations Archive

African Migrations Archive is a multimedia digital database that spotlights the positions of Africa in global discourses on migration.

What We Do

Document and disseminate the stories, histories, and ideas that shape movement within and beyond the African continent.

Our Mission

To promote public awareness and deeper understanding of the nature and complexities of the movements of people and ideas as they relate to the African continent.

Why It Matters

Amidst the increasing misrepresentation of migrant stories in mainstream media, the African Migrations Archive offers a platform that promotes nuanced discussions on migration to and from the African continent.

Projects

A series of projects curated in collaboration with community stakeholders, public contributors, scholars, and activists.

Archives

A comprehensive digitized collection of audio recordings, videos, images and other visual artefacts.

Library

A repository of essential secondary literature and documents on the movement of people and ideas.