'The Cursed': Former migrants rejected by society on return to Ivory Coast • FRANCE 24 English

In Ivory Coast, would-be migrants who return home are known locally as "the cursed". With their dream of a better life abroad in tatters, they also face stigma and rejection from their families and communities. Yassin Ciyow and Guillaume Collanges went to meet them.
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[@tltinatl]

People risk drowning, dying of exposure, being exploited, raped, robbed, murdered and imprisoned to go someplace where they don't know anyone and don't speak the language, specifically to send money back home to the same family who shuns and rejects them for not making it. Unbelievable.

[@SarahAndrews24]

Yours is the best comment...for 17 years i have been working very hard ...been sending money back home every month..and i know if i go back home now with little money, those same people will despise me and hate me...people living in foreign countries facing and suffering all kinds of hardships are under enormous pressure..with no way out.

[@user-dk3up2nl1m]

​@@SarahAndrews24That was the Best true comment ever...especially sending money back home to people who shun them!

[@ATSdream]

If any family treats u like that leave them and get ur own family simple

[@user-je9gs7we1q]

These NGOs lie to migrants research who's funding NGOs like IsraAid listen to Barbara Learner Spectre this has all been planned, they want to split up Europe into Christian and non Christian areas just more division. It's how they stay in power .

[@dnb8835]

​@@SarahAndrews24 You are not oblige to do that!! Please save yourself and your future and the future of you children. If they want money and they think it's easy here, they can also try the journey

[@TheMspoodle2]

These people are wasting their money and risking their lives for false dreams.

[@lenaely6146]

Same as in America

[@siphamandlamkhize9766]

We Africans are not as nice as we claim to be , how do u shun someone just because they don't have money, this is disgusting really

[@ptgsdr589]

not "someone". Your own family!? It is hard to go to another man's land and claim racism when your own people are willing to sell you for a profit

[@divineordergovernsmylife808]

That’s true ,specially the women , no education

[@kasikwagoma6740]

@siphamandlamkhize9766, we are a very nasty race, extremely unkind, cruel, inhumane, very selfish, uncaring, spiteful, mean and at times barbaric to our own. Is it a wonder some blacks want nothing to do with being an African

[@dnb8835]

We are not. Myself I chose my family, my mother who is always by my side and my chosen family I build here.

[@Joyful_Smiles]

The love of money was the true sin that brought invasions and poverty.

[@BaDazai]

My mother migrated 26 years ago, she sent money to her home country up untill 2 years ago when they insulted her after she found out they were lying to her and she threatened to stop sending money. She called me crying and I told her the same thing I've told ger for years, STOP sending them money. I, her own child, don't even ask her for money, nor does my brother. She should enjoy her money and spend it on herself.

[@ThatGuy68580]

I had the same exact problem lol.

[@qwenqwen1476]

Now, $100 US dollars means nothing to them. They expect thousands now….as if we have a money tree in America. Please tell me how to grow one if anyone knows how!

[@danielkomolafe936]

​@@qwenqwen1476Even when you send money to them, they would not even bother to call you that they have received the money until you call to ask if they receive the money.

[@jaybird2791]

So sorry- time to leave!! How is it possible that millions of people are so ill informed??? Im an AMERICAN- It is so expensive in America to live because we are paying for everybody who has come here illegally! Not by choice!! They take money from our paychecks and we are stuck paying for these people! Its so bad here, i work full time and i am living in a womens shelter!! Im homeless- just to pay for other peoples homes!! Thats how taxes are working for you! Eventually its going to be your turn if you come to America. I was born here and i dont get anything free. I never asked for anything free! But now because i am paying FOR YOU, I DONT MAKE ENOUGH MONEY TO LIVE ON MY OWN!! IM AN ARMY VETERAN AND I DONT GET ANYTHING FOR FREE- THINK ABOUT THAT! Its complete insanity!!!!

[@anovino1992]

You can say that again, the irony of this is that if an American goes to anyone of these countries. That are represented, by these illegal, without the proper documentation. They'll be put in prison. NOTHING IS FREE ANYWHERE. They're been used amd lied to! I hope things work out for you my sister in Arms!

[@MrNilknarf2]

They need to STAY HOME, and make their own country better‼️‼️‼️❗️

[@abeliever7029]

Unfortunately they think Europe is paved with gold. It is not. Having so many immigrants pushing through,helps no one. Our infrastructures and finances cannot withstand these people. It is unfair to expect tax payers of these countries to further fund additional economic migrants when Europe struggles in times of adversities!!!!

[@Joyful_Smiles]

Its frustrating and infuriating honestly. 5,000 years of sending "selling" your sons and daughters to foreign lands and Mother Africa, the people, still doesn't know the value of her land and children. Constantly looking at what others have and lusting after it has brought only tears to Africa. Its time to learn the lesson. When we know better, we do better. Invest in Africa instead of abandoning Africa or others will take your gifts.

[@RuiLeTubo]

I think you're right. I always thought Africa is so rich for everybody except for most Africans.

[@lenaely6146]

🎉

[@crissmith7963]

There is a lot of value in old African cultural traditions. Adopting new religions and trying to copy Europeans is not a salvation.

[@jamesjohnson1050]

What that man said at 22:15 holds true for those Venezuelan migrants trying to get into the US. They have this false idea that they can make a lot of money quick in the US and are in for a big surprise with how hard it is to survive in the US when they get here.

[@bobbyben6134]

That’s what a Venezuelan migrant told me after crossing the border with his families.

[@GraceMercy-yi7kw]

The US is presented to the world as a nation where everyone is rich. That's why people are running here.

[@kreativeforce532]

is the usd worth more than VZ currency? yes. so yes they can make a lot of money. just not what is "a lot" to you.

[@ibaileibaomo7660]

​@@kreativeforce532Yeah, it's a lot of money only if they ever make it back to Venezuela to enjoy it. It's a trap looking at it that way. The truth is you'll hardly make it back for good to enjoy the supposedly lots of money. As long as you're trapped in the US with the perceived dollar power, you'll hardly be rich by American standard because of the bills and pressure from friends and family members from your native country who erroneously believe that you are in America and are now rich. I've come to notice that those in their native countries are healthier and live longer than those that immigrated to the western countries. The so called better quality of life is the US and Europe is nothing but an illusion well advertised by the media.

[@emmas1082]

@@kreativeforce532no… because they have to live here and that is expensive and takes money out of their pockets.

[@user-kq4hf8se5b]

The grass isn't always greener on the other side.

[@leosaura1993]

How can one be rejected by one's own family? it means that for the relatives one's you leave and if you do managed to get into Europe you become one huge ATM so horrible and disgusting.

[@itn-nq5tn]

Africa needs to change for the better because innocent African people are suffering so much.

[@caligirlhomeowner6427]

Well their ancestors sold them to white man, and now we are all laying in the bed we made for ourselves.

[@bbuzz1687]

Are the French not continuing to loot Haiti and the Francophone countries in Africa?

[@Blaqrosse]

African leaders need to do better

[@arthurkugumikiriza3655]

26:03 😢 the father just said "even if you die in the water it is better" that is how African children are commodified. It is heartbreaking😔

[@siphamandlamkhize9766]

Brother, it is heartbreaking

[@JJ-mn8md]

How horrible is that. Your better off going somewhere away from this type of family

[@TshumuKokgalagadi]

It's not an African thing cause it doesn't happen in my country.

[@arthurkugumikiriza3655]

​@@TshumuKokgalagadiI feel you however just zoom out a bit bro, generally African children are the retirement plans of our parents I meant. The burden sometimes is much.

[@TshumuKokgalagadi]

@@arthurkugumikiriza3655 Africa is huge continent and the media is always showing certain areas and generalise all of us based on that .

[@LoneSurvivor-tp6ml]

You understand the importance of your country after a failed journey to Europe.

[@alydemarcory2430]

You’re absolutely spot on bro. I’ve witnessed couple of people succeeded in Abidjan after a failed journey to Europe. Je te jure mon frère it’s so true.

[@forward_ever_ever2595]

A failed journey is one thing. But they ought not to condemn someone for wanting to better themselves. Had they been successful their country ppl would be singing a different tune. That is foolish and reeks of jealousy

[@paisleyprincess7996]

Truth!

[@Dream_more_age_less]

If a family is able to put large amounts of money to send their family member on an trafficked voyage, which comports deadly risks; then they should be able to exert the same efforts to start a family business together, instead

[@Ws2237]

What family business if you can get a job

[@Dream_more_age_less]

​@@Ws2237I said, INSTEAD OF, paying large amounts of money to send a relative on a dangerous trip; the family could put the SAME MONEY together to start a business, like for instance, a food business. People have to eat to survive, food businesses always do OK.

[@Ws2237]

@@Dream_more_age_lesswell from there view they see first world countries as like a jackpot in which you just get instantly rich once you get there

[@kbengson9163]

@@Ws2237 The one the family starts. How do you think family businesses get started in France, Thailand, US, Australia, Pakistan, India, Peru, Japan, Germany, Brazil, etc etc?

[@Ws2237]

@@kbengson9163 it’s not the same market it’s not the same economy, most of the people that cross illegally are poor or lower middle class and are less educated. China is a higher middle class economy but people still leave there to go to the us illegally with most people doing this middle class citizens

[@trustingnobody628]

Africans must learn to stay in their own different countries and make their countries better. How? The first thing is to work the soil. PlNt food in your yard. Small plots of vegetables do wonders. Plant mielies, pumpkins, beans, etc. in your fields. Work hard and slowly, but surely you will succeed. The practice of going to other countries and be a burden there is a worrier to the citizens of those other countries.

[@silverqk2246]

nowadays anywhere in the world , there's no such thing as land of milk and honey . Life is hard everywhere .so think before leaving your motherland .

[@Brooklynlife1000]

It seems many of these young people are pressured to do so, like getting kicked out of the home and they take the often dangerous journey with no real plan in place, it's a recipe for disaster and seems their own family do not care as long as money comes in when they arrive to where they go. They can't win in either country. That is a painful existence. I feel for them personally.

[@giiggii11]

It's not a good idea to migrate anywhere these days! Stay home!

[@TENGRI-101]

Nobody in west is against legal migration. They are against illegal (and political) ones

[@towingtowing]

Boo Hoo… How about standing up for your own country. If you have problems there. Fix them and stay in your own. home..

[@markusgorelli5278]

When I was in school, someone in my class went to the US on holiday. When she came back she said it was a bit of a culture shock to see homeless on the street who were white. And my uncles went to the UK on holiday many decades ago. His shock was at the sticker price for small things like a cup of tea and toast. He said you might be earning pounds, but you are spending it in pounds too. 29:27 Well that is a problem too. There are a number of youtube videos of those who got jobs and are working abroad and some of them are becoming sick of only being seen as an ATM. They have bills to pay and see Facebook of their family back home partying and living the high life that they cannot afford where they are.

[@frenchnaty]

in the meantime, people are protesting and crying over slavery that was over for centuries in America. Why don't they talk about the current slavery going on? SMH

[@MurakamiTenshi]

Stop sending money back home! Ungrateful family will spend it on frivolous things, and try to scam you into sending more!

[@LilyGazou]

This is what I see here. The Ethiopian girls work hard and send all their extra money home- and they get demands constantly for more.

[@javionriley8739]

This is great! Stop FLEEING and fix your homeland

[@user-em4fd9dv4g]

The Italians fled and never fixed anything now they are millionaires elsewhere in the globe.

[@Magumbo58]

African countries are difficult to FIX because our leaders are crap. Africa has so much potential it just lacks proper leadership.

[@shauncameron8390]

@@user-em4fd9dv4g Ditto for Indians.

[@achildsheart4658]

@@user-em4fd9dv4gand Italy is a mess

[@garycooper9207]

​@@user-em4fd9dv4gDo you really think Africans become millionares..

[@jennymum]

Go home and fight for your countries. We are not the promised land

[@v.a.993]

I am speechless after watching this. Thank you for sharing. I hope more watch, listen, and learn, as I did.

[@only_solutions]

Annoying that illegal migrants demand money etc. to leave. Their home countries and families are in charge of caring for them. For unskilled people there are much more opportunities in African countries than in European post industrial societies.

[@dennisdasilva4225]

It’s always annoying when come to help African immigrants but not for Ukrainian . Stop already of all this not sense

[@danielrevelation184]

@@dennisdasilva4225Ukrainian women make BEAUTIFUL European children. They are highly intelligent and very beautiful. We Europeans only want our own people. Western civilisation has NO place for these child like “men” who only want to fornicate and spread their STD’s around.

[@danielrevelation184]

Send them to the Congo and let them find work in the cobalt mines

[@dennisdasilva4225]

@@danielrevelation184 send them to Congo? Is this joke?

[@danielrevelation184]

@@dennisdasilva4225 The European Civilised First World Has no need for these beasts of burden.

[@anastasia10017]

If they can save up so much money to pay the cartels and to travel to Europe, why dont they use that money to start something where they live instead ? They can stay with their family and have somewhere to live and eat. it is insane to me that they will put that much effort into being an illegal migrant but won't put any effort into making something of themselves where they live and contributing to their own community.

[@masterlightjames950]

Because they're lazy and brainwashed.

[@slawekra4822]

The reality is a significant portion of Africans want to get rich off minimal work. It's a delusion spread to them by their parents and grandparents that if they step on European soil, suddenly they'll be wealthy, and that they are owed the toil and labour that European peoples work for their family, children and future generations. Ivory Coast is one of the fastest growing economies, and the Lebanese minority there (yes believe it or not there is a Lebanese community) managed to work and become successful. So it therefore begs the question, why cannot many of them? It all goes down to mentality, outlook, and a sense of being owed something by everybody.

[@anastasia10017]

@@slawekra4822 and with all the unsuccessful africans that have to return home because getting rich in Europe was not as easy as they said -- do they not get the over side of the situation which is actually the truth ? do they not hear that renting an apartment is expensive ? do they not hear that getting a job is really difficult. ? Do they not hear that the streets are not paved with gold ?

[@kreativeforce532]

​@@slawekra4822 the reality is a significant portion of europeans have lifestyles above what they did in the 1400s because their forefathers robbed Africans of our wealth & now we want it back.

[@daniella8400]

@@slawekra4822Africans in America are doing very well. They work hard and excel in their studies.

[@Martin_Priesthood]

If you don't come back with lots of Euros you are frowned upon. . Seems like there are lots of opportunities. . the lady selling cosmetics is not suffering, she is able to take care of her son

[@Joyful_Smiles]

Selling your birthright has always been the wrong to do. So many claim to be Christians but don't understand the lesson of Esau and his birthright.

[@virgomusic9496]

He was lucky to return home alive but he can be the cause of his girlfriend's death. Also this is one of the cases that the UK can learn to send back the illegals migrants that are being sent to Rwanda instead of their own countries. It's for the authorities of that countries to receive them or to send them somewhere else.

[@JesusLovesEVERYTHING]

Ohh you think he killed his girlfriend and left

[@ThatTaRaGiRL]

​@@JesusLovesEVERYTHING😂😂😂

[@KirstenC-jq8vc]

Increased prosperity should equal job opportunities for young people. You don’t need qualifications to work at the mall, hotel, restaurant etc. Former employers won’t hire them?!?! That’s sick.

[@fatimaahmed7249]

Watching the demolished houses of the poorest of the poor WITHOUT compensation of any sort sent chills down my spine because THIS is exactly what is STILL happening in Lagos Nigeria.....Heartbreaking😭😭.

[@FelyCitylegacyacademy]

La côte d ivoire d'antan nétait pas même xénophobe. Et si aujourdhui on parle de ce phénomène qui consiste à rejeter les proches qui nont pas eu de succès a létranger alors la Société africaine est sur une pente très glissante. Si rien nest fait nous allons tous échouer. Yako

[@livingholistically1485]

Here we are struggling in Europe with 4 babies but family members make us feel we have to give for other people's babies back in Africa and they are not even married. It's like they are having babies so we can take the money from our babies to those other ones. Here we waited to get married before bringing the babies. Now because we say no they don't call. But they call before I as the wife can ask for this money for food. So I was in a cycle where I was single handedly buying food and clothes while my husband was sending money for other people's babies. But the interest seems purely financial. I tell my husband if he continues he will lose everything because he doesn't have anything saved if he has to go back those people will not help him. I am the only one helping him here.

[@alwaysaccurate8725]

Forget those ppl. Get “laid off” for fake and see if they help or call you.. god speed🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@LilyGazou]

You are enabling him.

[@sky-pv7ff]

Seems like a lot of them are lazy. Some have enough energy to get pregnant and no husband.

[@quaithom3138]

typical racist ignorance.

[@alexxx7066]

Why do you even have to leave your counrty? Doesnt your government work? Do you even have a economy or job market like the USA or Canada??????

[@impec]

For the same reason why Europeans left for the Americas, for southern Africa and for Australia or New Zealand...

[@Magumbo58]

People don't leave unless their economies are terrible. People leave because they are hoping for a better life.

[@NeraBuffy]

Europeans built functioning economies where they went including Australia populated originally by prisoners and rejects of Europe. But it doesn't work other way around the newcomers are undoing our law order and economies. There will be nowhere to go for anyone because every place will be in poverty unless hard b​orders are raised @impec

[@ThatTaRaGiRL]

​@@NeraBuffyEXACTLY 💯

[@TheHiphopgems]

Those 3 guys in the end are delusional

[@ziwer1]

It's ur lack of empathy that's more concerning.

[@MichelleBeahm]

But what entitles them to anything?

[@danielwells774]

The evil white Europeans are somehow there invisibly taking food out of their children's mouths. That's what entitles them to come to Europe where they want you to quit your job so that they can send money back home.

[@AliAli-vy2qn]

You evil ugly pale face white Europeans are have raped and exploited African people slavery and Colonised you demons are the reasons Black African people are poor.

[@ziwer1]

You should go home and ask your European grand parents this: What made you feel entitled to Africa, America, South Asia, Australia pretty much the entire world?

[@BBBucksss-zq9yg]

Beautiful people stay home and make it the best place to be. May god bless you.

[@itn-nq5tn]

I pray for these returnees that God will bless them and give them provisions.

[@Neppy1414]

STAY IN YOUR HOMES.... work on your own country. we are broke

[@milkhoney1631]

I like the "return to Ivory Coast" part

[@taty9872]

20:13 my heart really feels for the father

[@qn3734]

Africa is too far behind compared to Asia, Europe and America. Unfortunately it will be poor for a very, very long time.

[@ATSdream]

Depends on the area in Africa. Africa is definitely not that bad. It’s just like everywhere. People travel not just African people. Or u are saying Africans are not allowed to travel???

[@kaiblade760]

@@ATSdream Stop this. Compared to other continents, Africa is really drastically backwards. Africa has the highest number of people leaving the continent and one of the reasons is poverty which is a result of african governments being generally clueless, heartless, corrupt and greedy, they don't care about making the lives of the citizens easier and better, they only care about enriching themselves. As an African, I really don't see things improving anytime soon.

[@ziwer1]

@@ATSdream African immigrants are too nice they go to Europe and beg for jobs whereas Europeans immigrants forcefully take over Africa and steal their resources.

[@smustipher]

If the life you want requires handouts then you need to pick another path. Barring being too ill or disabled to work, or losing your home in a fire, natura ddisaster, or war, expecting the government - much less a government where you are not a citizen is a set up to get let down.

[@maisonSMITHISHA-bz7dp]

He is over the IOM Côte d'Ivoire-David Preux?!! Neo-colonial much...

[@siphiwembiyela3886]

Sometimes as Afrikans we like to blame everyone but ourselves and i don't know why we are like that but what I've noticed is that since rise of the woke/pan-africanist gang Afrikans we on some relentless victim mentality. The past can never be changed but dwelling on it instead of drafting our present and future the way we want it will take us nowhere.

[@Joyful_Smiles]

The point of Pan Africanism is to unite and develop Africa. Woke means to gain knowledge because the more you know, the more you grow. And when you know better you do better. Please get informed.

[@michaelyuan3382]

@@Joyful_SmilesIt seems, at least in the US, woke has been hijacked by people who just want to blame everyone else but themselves and refuse to accept any responsibility or to work for anything, fully expecting everything to be given to them just because of historical injustice and systemic discrimination.

[@lenaely6146]

💯. Perpetual victim hood is a crutch 🩼

[@Brooklynlife1000]

Seeing this on the other side of their journey is absolutely heartbreaking! Family can be your biggest enemy and abuser and user.

[@mpat100]

Blessings for these people/migrants

[@francescomario6129]

Am so sorry for you bro life is not easy

[@oliverstianhugaas7493]

"LAMO you failed being a migrant, we can't be friends." - Unironically Ivory Coast.

[@horus-rz2sj]

How do I contact them

[@emmsonbrown2249]

Here is the reason many are stuck and so confused on what to do. What I saw in Copenhagen humbled my soul. Majority of their families think they are in the western world not knowing they are homeless in the streets of Copenhagen and sleeping in Christiania. Now Christiania is closed I just can’t imagine how they will survive. I was humbled by the west and when I talk and my family back home don’t listen I just block them immediately. I saw it for my own eyes. Copenhagen is a tourist trap and you work just to pay bills. Rents omg the worst is if you are renting a room in someone’s house you can be kicked out anytime smh. Lived there for 3 years one of the worst experiences of my life. Even with money I was unhappy

[@asha8443]

As an American expat who worked in Copenhagen at a university, I share your sentiment. I couldn’t wait to leave. There is a lack of joy in that country. Plus, they think all brown (black) people are there to abuse their welfare system.

[@tolubamidele1508]

@@asha8443there is some merit to that sentiment though. I live in Copenhagen

[@JoyJoy-th6fp]

At least these people tried and journeyed to find a better life. Did the others???? They should not feel shame. That’s crazy.

[@Joyful_Smiles]

You didn't learn the lesson and are going to repeat their sufferings.

[@paisleyprincess7996]

I dated a Ghana man this year. He told me he had a phone here in America, and a Ghana phone. He could only use the Ghana phone when calling home because if he uses the Anerican phone, he’ll be hit up for money. Africans see their relatives as meal tickets, and you will be shunned if you have no money. The woman stirring the cosmetics, she has the best perspective. It’s not an adventure if you’re living in a country where you can’t earn a living, your kid can’t go to school, and you may even end up dying to get there. It’s when you see how really horrific things are elsewhere that realize that home wasn’t that bad

[@memeishere1]

😭😭😭so sad how could people the and specifically their families treat them this way

[@jazziez6467]

the question is why do people feel lthe need to leave their counttry, who destroyed it

[@ziwer1]

It's very normal to move for greener pastures. You'll find evidence in nature: birds,fish, animals etc. The concept of countries is what is artificial and only enforced among humans.

[@jude2671]

Europe is full, bye bye 👋 👋

[@bukton10]

Why call the country Ivory Coast. The country wants to be formally called Cote D'Ivorie, like Turkiye.

[@marccru]

Write to the Governing body of the Ivory Coast then. I don't think anyone else will be able to help.

[@jdulmaine]

Because people in this discussion are speaking English. Different languages have different names for countries. Do you call Germany Deutschland?

[@igweogba6774]

@@jdulmaine exactly

[@BBBucksss-zq9yg]

16:45 shout out to her.

[@Thecreatorshaq]

With an income tax of 60% and a low quality of life i would be leaving too.

[@RuiLeTubo]

23:25 Well, that's one reason right there. The "informal" sector provides no security at all I imagine. The problem here In Europe is that most of them end up the same way. Informal, exploited or worse...

[@paisleyprincess7996]

True, and that man is right…There’s dignity in working, but it’s the type of jobs that aren’t valued in society

[@alphalijahsworld9010]

Sad part is the lady still thinks her son is out there Hopefully he is but the chances are highly unlikely

[@user-nz5dh6qq5x]

Yes the cursed and the bitter cup is about to pass and drink ye will and swallow...

[@danpress7745]

There for grace go I

[@angelamanzini3052]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@g41133]

Africans, including the ones who have become rich from living in other countries like Oprah, Jay Z, Beyonce...Should invest in raising living standards/quality for its people.

[@TheBostricano]

Jay z, Beyonce and Oprah are American, not African.

[@sanyalenan6413]

What ignorance are you showing...Just because people are black doesn't mean they are African ...Oprah, Jay-Z...Foolish....Don't get me started with the triangular trade....They are African American not African, there is a difference

[@td409]

Bye

[@narendra62]

It's really in the interest of the west to help provide employment in Africa. It would be better all around.

[@willylao5430]

Why should the West provide employment? Are these Africans their citizens? Their own governments should provide work for these people. Shame on Africa!!

[@SunRaIV]

but how ?

[@Serge-cm5my]

​@@SunRaIVRemove predator foreign debts. Stop supporting dictators and authorisations leaders. Set up a new Marshall plan.

[@danielrevelation184]

@@Serge-cm5myBoth Europa and America spend 75 billion dollars in Black Africa. You can’t change their genetics. The only thing that the western world can do is to contain them one way or another.

[@sheeats4019]

All they have to do is remove their hands from the pie and sacrifice a bit of their GDP. We Africans can figure it out sans interference

[@home9556kefr]

Invest in Africa! Stop exploitation, and then our young will access education, health, and jobs ; there is no need for unsafe immigration.

[@watcher2424]

what to invest? money? So much money has been invested in you that it would be enough to rebuild the whole of Europe together with the USA! all the developed countries of the world HAVE RAISED AND BUILT THEMSELVES! and your youth simply don’t even want to study. You Africans have already had a ton of debt written off!

[@cdrone4066]

Tell that to the Chinese.

[@home9556kefr]

@cdrone4066 I need more on that list to send my request otherwise move on.....

[@XjvxkAick]

I’m in Turkey right now. I’m in from Ivy Coast. If you try to come to Turkey, you can get a job very easy. Just look on the Internet for African migrants in Turkey or Nigerians in Turkey. There’s a lot in Turkey.

[@Magumbo58]

Those jobs are not good enough. It's selling yourself short.

[@siphamandlamkhize9766]

So u want a lot of Africans to go to Turkey and Turkish people will get tired of the Africans , You are the problem

[@CC-hx5fz]

Did you watch the video? How can people travel to Turkey from the Ivory Coast without falling into the criminal gangs?

[@MardiMoinjeh]

The worst middle east, I'm living in Lebanon

[@bunjijumper5345]

Muslims should stay in Muslim countries. Christian countries do not want Muslims.

[@NeraBuffy]

These migrants act the same way in their home country as abroad. 14:19 In both sides of the world coming with lists of demands🫴 . What could be the common denominator. Someone misinformed them about how economies and societies become and stay functional.

[@paisleyprincess7996]

If you’re lazy at home, you’re gonna be lazy everywhere you go

[@kds365]

Good. Don't leave.

[@KadyKoya]

They pushed them to suicide when they come back home