In this episode of Fractured we discuss the complexity of migration dynamics in West Africa, particularly focusing on Senegal and Mauritania. Monika Prończuk, a correspondent for the Associated Press, discusses the increasing trends of migration, the push factors driving individuals to leave their homes, and the role of smugglers in facilitating these journeys. The conversation highlights the economic challenges faced by these countries, the impact of overfishing on local communities, and the cultural perspectives surrounding migration. Additionally, the discussion touches on the challenges of reporting from the region and the implications of EU policies on migration.
SPECIAL GUEST: Monika Prończuk - West and Central Africa Correspondent at The Associated Press
LEARN MORE:
https://apnews.com/article/migration-gambia-remittances-europe-6c8feb33b24e03c0276dceeb13985144
https://apnews.com/article/usaid-extremism-ivory-coast-trump-8d8ff11495bfd1350cf88bb48307414c
https://apnews.com/article/rubaya-congo-mining-coltan-trump-deal-8bc0b36cc1def4be7e583e658b0bb444
SUPPORT:
"Fractured" is an original production of ReFOCUS Media Labs citizen journalists. To support this program donate on https://refocusmedialabs.org/donate
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PRODUCTION FAMILY:
Host: Sonia Nandzik-Herman
Production Family:
Sude Fazlollah, Eli Fazlollah, Dawoud Nouri, Rasheed Ghalli,Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Dariia Stepanova
Citizen Journalists:
Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami
Mentorship: Douglas Herman
Producers: Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman
Graphic Design: Eli Fazlollah for designs by Eli go to: https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop
MUSIC:
Theme- "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound)
Additional- "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound)
SPECIAL THANKS:
To the extended ReFOCUS Family for their dedication, passion and creativity all year long. We’re not where we are today without all the effort from Florian Krauer, Louise Holm, Chryssa Kouroukli, Natalia Tsarenko, Fine Bieler, Tommaso Stingo, Nazanin Foroghi, Yaser Akbari, Dariia Stepanova, Rada Valchanova, Walker Watson, Eleonora Giacomelli, Joseph Murray, Omer Butt, Wojtek Paluch, Matthew Goncalves O’Kelly, Jennifer Perez, Jule Pehnt, Majid Bakhshi, Paul “Al” Simon, Jaime Moro Saavedra, Joëlle Hübscher, Beni Rietmann, Jakob Mayr, Jurek Edel, Francisco Ibanez, Bart Van Son, Federico Bustamente, Myriam Rey, Lotta Luley and Federico Rinaldi.
CONTACT:
Thoughts or questions about this episode? Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season?
Contact: sonia@refocusmedialabs.org
