Migration and Migrant Crises: The Economic Implication on the African Economy

Abstract

This research examined the migrant crisis and its economic implication on the African economy. Economic instability and insecurity in third world countries among other factors are contributing to migration crisis. Able bodied, energized and young Africans these days abandon their families, friends and relations and embark on a perilous journey to Europe through Sahara deserts and Mediterranean. Many lose their lives to traffickers in the Sahara, dozens get drowned in the Mediterranean sea, a few make it to Europe while some get deported. This is a descriptive study. Push and pull factors theory has been adopted using Everett Lee's theory of migration as a framework of analysis. The study recommended revision of various treaties and conventions as it concerns migration, refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons, diversification of economies, creation of more employment opportunities to reduce the high rate of migration and the tale of woes associated with it.