There is even more evidence that African immigrants are more likely to move elsewhere within the continent than outside it. A new Afrobarometer survey of respondents in 34 African countries shows that 36% of Africans are more likely to move to another country within the continent. For example, many more people move from the Horn of Africa to southern Africa than those crossing the Sahara to north Africa to reach Europe. The destination preferences also vary by region, the report shows. While a majority of west and north Africans prefer to move to Europe, intending immigrants in central, east and southern African largely prefer to move to another African country, specifically one within their regions.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 28, 2019 15:22 UTC