On Monday June 2, 2025<\/strong>, the Foreign Affairs Ministers of Senegal and Mauritania<\/strong> signed two major migration agreements. One concerns residence conditions<\/strong> for nationals of each country, the other the fight against illegal immigration<\/strong>. These two agreements aim to harmonize population movements<\/strong> between the two neighboring states, which share a long history of migration. <\/p>\n\n One of the key measures<\/strong> is the introduction of a compulsory residence permit after three months<\/strong> on the territory of the other country. A special feature of this provision is that the first card can be issued<\/strong> for a period of one year, without the need for a work contract or proof of income<\/strong>. Proof of income will only be required at the time of renewal<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n This new framework replaces a 1972 agreement<\/strong>, deemed obsolete in the face of current migration dynamics. It also comes after a series of mass expulsions of Senegalese nationals from Mauritania<\/strong>, which were described as \u201cundignified\u201d and \u201cinhumane treatment\u201d by Senegalese Minister Yassine Fall<\/strong> last February. <\/p>\n\n The text signed commits both countries to removing obstacles to the free movement<\/strong> of Senegalese and Mauritanian citizens. This measure is particularly eagerly awaited by Senegalese fishermen<\/strong> who regularly work in Mauritanian waters, often without any regularized status. For them, it represents the hope of better recognition of their rights and their economic activities<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n Minister Yassine Fall welcomed this step forward, seeing it as a strong signal of regional cooperation<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n \u201cThese two agreements enable us to ensure that people are able to move around and contribute to development.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n The second agreement aims to strengthen coordination between the two countries in the fight against illegal departures<\/strong>, particularly by sea. As Mauritania is a major transit route to Europe<\/strong>, cooperation with Senegal is considered essential to prevent human tragedies<\/strong> and organize safer, more controlled migration<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n With these two migration agreements, Senegal and Mauritania begin a new chapter in their bilateral relationship<\/strong>, marked by greater dialogue, regulation and humanity<\/strong> in the management of population movements. By regularizing stays and working together to combat irregular migration, the two countries are affirming their desire to make mobility an opportunity for shared development<\/strong>, rather than a factor of tension. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Two agreements signed to control migratory flows On Monday June 2, 2025, the Foreign Affairs Ministers of Senegal and Mauritania signed two major migration agreements. One concerns residence conditions for nationals of each country, the other the fight against illegal immigration. These two agreements aim to harmonize population movements between the two neighboring states, which […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9950,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,58],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10017","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-africa","category-miscellaneous"],"yoast_head":"\nA more accessible residence permit<\/h3>\n\n
Facilitating free movement<\/h3>\n\n
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A framework to combat illegal immigration<\/h3>\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n