The leadership in Africa of King Mohammed VI, who is in charge of migration was highlighted at a meeting of Western Mediterranean countries in Marrakech (5+5). The 8th Ministerial Conference of the 5+5 dialogue on Migration and development, held in Marrakesh March 1-2, centered on migration policies, regular migration and development, integration of migrants and the fight against illegal migration. The King led actions to debunk myths surrounding migration as part of his efforts within the African migration agenda and contributed to invalidating stereotypes about African migrants, Bourita said. Understanding migration characteristics and trends in Africa requires an African Observatory which the King called for its setting up in the African Migration Agenda. Bourita reiterated Morocco’s call for migration policies that promote regular migration including seasonal migrations and to coordinate actions against the root causes of forced migration.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 02, 2020 18:11 UTC