For years, residents of the Maghreb have seen hopeful people from across Africa attempt to make the perilous crossing to Europe from their shores. This year has brought coronavirus lockdowns and dwindling economic prospects to Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. 'It’s a cliche of a cliche': Algerians react to French documentary on Hirak movement Read More »North Africa is one of the main global migratory routes. Both North and sub-Saharan Africans have used the coastline to attempt to reach Europe, often with devastating results. “As of June 2020, a third of all African migrants arriving in Europe via Italy and Spain came from Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria,” Le Coz said.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 01, 2020 15:23 UTC