A meeting of African leaders was held on Wednesday 10 July in Cotonou. The Chair of the Committee of Experts of the Specialized Technical Committee on Migration, Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons of the African Union (AU), Japhet M. Lishomwa, invited them to work for the creation of a continent where migration is a choice and not a

Japhet M. Lishomwa said that “migration promotes cooperation and partnership between countries and regions and enriches our societies with diversity and resilience” and “a continent where migration is managed in a safe, orderly and regular manner” and where migration is a catalyst for challenges. development and integration” according to him. For the president, migration also posed threats and challenges to the dignity, rights and well-being of peoples, as well as stability, security and prosperity