By Matthew Herbert and Amine GhoulidiMore Moroccans, Algerians, Tunisians and Libyans are undertaking irregular migration than at any point since 2011. It is propelled by a social media ecosystem that drives dreams of migration and offers detailed instruction on how to realise them. North Africa’s youth are increasingly networking on social media through a shared interest in leavingNew media and social networks have supplanted traditional media as the primary information source for many in the region, particularly the youth. An average Moroccan spends nearly three hours on the internet daily, 83% of which is on social media sites like YouTube or Facebook. This limits the analysis and understanding of social media relating to irregular migration.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 25, 2019 10:30 UTC