The article “Africa, subcontractor of the West in its migration policy: a threat to the rights of migrants” raises a current and worrying issue. Indeed, European countries are increasingly seeking to outsource their migration policy by relying on partnerships with African countries. This trend worries humanitarian organizations who see this approach as an economic priority to the detriment of human rights.
The author highlights the agreements already concluded between England, Denmark and Rwanda, for the processing of asylum applications. Migrants who arrive in England can have their asylum applications considered in Kigali, Rwanda. If their request is accepted, they obtain the right to reside in Rwanda while benefiting from the protection of England. If refused, they can submit a new asylum application in Rwanda.
This approach has generated controversy and criticism from human rights defenders, going as far as a temporary suspension of these agreements by the English courts. However, other European countries, such as Italy and Spain, have also entered into similar agreements with African countries such as Tunisia and Mauritania.
The author highlights the role of Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, in the establishment of such agreements. It also highlights the participation of Kaïs Saïed, President of Tunisia, in this outsourced migration policy.
This reality arouses strong opposition from international humanitarian organizations. However, it is difficult to predict which African countries will be next to voluntarily help Europe reduce illegal immigration.
It is essential to emphasize that this writing is based on an already existing extract. However, it proposes a reformulation of the original text by adding a more in-depth analysis and a new look at the subject.