"There are few topics for which public opinion and the facts are so far apart," he told DW. As an expert on migration, he spends a lot of time battling false claims with facts and figures.
"These misunderstandings lead to political decisions which are not suitable for the actual challenges," she said. The chair of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation sees this as a major task.
While the number of African migrants increased by 30% between 2010 and 2020, about 80% remain on the African continent, moving primarily to neighboring countries.
Most African migrants are looking for work in regions experiencing growth, rather than attempting to migrate to Europe, countering common misconceptions.
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