Migration Processes in Sub-Saharan Africa in the 21-st Century

Abstract

The relevance of the topic is associated with the destabilization of the situation in the world and in the countries of the African continent. West Africa, the Sahel zone, the Eastern and Central part of the continent are engulfed in armed local and regional conflicts. The number of refugees and temporarily displaced persons is growing. Political instability of African states negatively aff ects the national security of recipient countries, which should provide accommodation and fi nancial support for refugees. It is not uncommon for migrants to impose their traditional rules in their new places of residence and oppress indigenous peoples by claiming their territory. This results in humanitarian disasters. Often this happens in border areas, where migrant evacuation points or permanent refugee camps are organized. The article analyzes the causes of conflicts, as well as their consequences for the civilian population. Attention is focused on the most complex military and political situations in the countries of the continent. The author concludes that the destabilization of political regimes in Africa is associated with the low social level of most of the states of the continent, the weakness of power structures which are unable to protect civilians.